At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct hands-on testing and ensure product quality in a busy lab environment.
- Company: Established manufacturer of specialist industrial equipment with a focus on quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, strong holiday allowance, pension scheme, and employee wellbeing support.
- Other info: Enjoy perks throughout the year and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Join a stable company and kickstart your career in laboratory quality testing.
- Qualifications: Relevant chemistry qualification or hands-on experience; attention to detail is key.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Location: Renfrewshire
Salary: Competitive
About the Role
We are a well-established manufacturer of specialist industrial equipment, seeking a proactive and detail-driven Laboratory Technician to join our quality team. This is a hands-on, fully on-site role within a busy lab environment, carrying out routine testing on production materials to ensure our products consistently meet the highest quality standards. Full training will be provided to ensure you're fully equipped to carry out all testing procedures to the required standard.
You'll play a key part in maintaining product reliability across a range of technical manufacturing applications, working methodically to support quality at every stage of production.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare test samples ahead of scheduled laboratory analysis
- Conduct a variety of chemical, mechanical, and weight-based product tests
- Log results accurately and compile clear testing reports
- Keep the laboratory tidy, organised, and operating to required standards
- Follow all workplace health and safety guidelines during testing activities
What We're Looking For
- A relevant chemistry-based qualification (e.g. HNC, HND) or comparable hands-on experience
- Some exposure to a laboratory setting, whether through study, work placement, or employment
- A sharp eye for detail and confidence following documented processes step by step
- Well organised, with a structured and consistent way of working
- General understanding of safe working practices in a lab setting
- Any previous background in testing, sample handling, or data logging is a bonus, though not required
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience
- Strong holiday allowance including festive-period shutdown
- Generous contributory pension scheme
- Employee wellbeing support programme
- Additional employee perks throughout the year
Apply Now
If you're looking to build a career in laboratory-based quality testing within a stable, technically-focused manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this role or contact Elena Dimitrova.
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