At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct laboratory testing and ensure products meet quality standards.
- Company: Established manufacturing business with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: £13.50 per hour, Monday to Friday hours, potential for permanent role.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and skill development.
- Why this job: Gain valuable lab experience in a fast-paced production environment.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science; attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 13.5 - 13.5 £ per hour.
Location: Blandford Forum, Dorset
Contract: Temporary (3 Months) with potential to become permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm (37.5 hours per week)
Rate: £13.50 per hour
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business seeking a Lab Technician to support its Quality team on an initial three-month temporary contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with laboratory, testing or scientific experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring products consistently meet quality standards through analytical testing, monitoring and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine laboratory testing and analysis in line with established procedures.
- Conduct quality checks on raw materials, in-process products and finished goods.
- Record, interpret and report test results accurately.
- Support production teams by identifying quality issues and recommending corrective actions where required.
- Provide guidance and training on testing procedures and quality standards.
- Ensure testing equipment is maintained, calibrated and used correctly.
- Follow laboratory, quality, hygiene and health & safety procedures at all times.
- Assist with investigations into non-conformances and quality-related concerns.
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities within the laboratory and production areas.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science.
- An understanding of laboratory environments, scientific testing or quality control processes.
- Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Good IT and record‑keeping abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude.
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a laboratory, quality assurance or manufacturing environment.
- Basic HACCP awareness.
- A scientific qualification or degree would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Experience conducting analytical, microbiological or product testing.
What's on Offer
- £13.50 per hour.
- Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend requirement.
- 37.5-hour working week.
- Opportunity to gain valuable laboratory and quality experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Potential for the role to become permanent following the initial temporary contract.
Laboratory Technician in Blandford Forum employer: Cranleigh Scientific Ltd
Join a well-established manufacturing business in Blandford Forum, Dorset, where you will thrive in a supportive and dynamic work environment. As a Lab Technician, you will benefit from a Monday to Friday schedule, allowing for a healthy work-life balance, while gaining invaluable experience in quality assurance and laboratory practices. With opportunities for personal growth and the potential for your role to become permanent, this is an excellent place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their career.
