At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor chemical processes and conduct laboratory testing to ensure top-notch product quality.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking global manufacturer focused on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, and excellent training opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive team culture with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a modern lab environment with great career growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in laboratory or chemical testing and strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 35000 £ per year.
Salary: £27,000 - £35,000 DOE + 5% Performance Bonus
Are you an experienced Laboratory Technician or Chemical Process Technician looking to join a forward-thinking manufacturer where quality, innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established global manufacturing business at its modern North Yorkshire facility. With significant investment in technology, people and continuous improvement, the business offers excellent long-term career prospects within a supportive and quality-focused environment.
Working within the Quality team, you'll play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations by carrying out laboratory testing, monitoring chemical processes and ensuring products consistently meet the highest quality standards.
What you'll be doing:
- Monitoring and maintaining chemical parameters across powder coating pre-treatment, tin-plating and resin filling processes
- Carrying out routine laboratory testing including chemical concentration analysis, pH, conductivity, temperature monitoring and chemical titrations
- Recording, analysing and reporting laboratory results accurately
- Investigating process deviations and supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Making routine chemical additions and bath adjustments to maintain process performance
- Supporting continuous improvement activities to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency
- Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and COSHH requirements
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe laboratory environment
What we're looking for:
- Experience within a manufacturing, laboratory or chemical process environment
- Experience carrying out routine laboratory or chemical testing
- Knowledge of chemical analysis techniques such as pH testing, conductivity and titrations
- Excellent attention to detail and an analytical approach to problem solving
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records
- Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
It would also be advantageous if you have:
- A qualification in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related scientific discipline
- Experience with powder coating pre-treatment systems
- Experience of electroplating or tin-plating processes
What's in it for you:
- £27,000 - £35,000 salary depending on experience
- 5% annual performance bonus
- Permanent, full-time position
- Excellent training and ongoing development opportunities
- Modern manufacturing environment with significant investment
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
- Join a business committed to quality, innovation and continuous improvement
If you're looking to build your career within a modern manufacturing environment where your work will directly contribute to product quality and process improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
Chemical Labratory Technician employer: Castle Employment Agency Ltd
Castle Employment Agency Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Malton where precision and quality are at the forefront of our operations. With competitive salaries, opportunities for paid overtime, and a strong emphasis on employee support and growth, we foster a culture that values skill development and teamwork, making it a rewarding place to advance your career as a CNC Programmer.
Contact Details:
Castle Employment Agency Ltd Recruitment Team
