At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct lab analysis and quality testing to ensure top-notch lubricant products.
- Company: Join Moove, a leading global lubricant sales and distribution company.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, life assurance, and free onsite parking.
- Other info: Full training provided with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in the lubricants industry.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and previous lab experience required.
The predicted salary is between 20790 - 25410 £ per year.
Location: Gravesend, Kent, United Kingdom
Hours: Standard 40-hour week, Monday to Thursday, 07:30-16:30, Friday 07:30-14:00
About Moove: At Moove, our vision is to become the global benchmark in lubricant sales and distribution. Part of the Cosan Group, Moove operates extensively across Europe, North and South America, and Asia-Pacific, with our European headquarters established in the UK since 2012. We thrive in a fast-paced, ambitious environment, combining organic and strategic growth to drive our success.
The Opportunity: We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our onsite laboratory team in Gravesend. Working closely with our blending, filling and operational teams, you will play an important role in ensuring that our lubricant products meet the required quality standards. This is a hands-on role, combining laboratory analysis, quality testing, record keeping and operational support. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a technical and manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support blending and filling activities by performing analysis on all products
- Ensure supplied samples meet established quality standards and specifications.
- Maintain accurate laboratory data, records and documentation.
- Communicate effectively at all stakeholder levels
- Support formulation development activities where required
- Complete calibration checks on laboratory equipment
- Conduct testing on plant recycling blend materials
- Carry out packaging and product checks
- Generate customer Certificates of Analysis (CoAs)
- Ensure all testing and laboratory activities are carried out accurately and in line with company procedures, quality standards and safety requirements
About You:
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Organised and methodical, with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working with data, measurements and laboratory equipment
- Able to follow procedures and work accurately and consistently
- A strong communicator who works well with colleagues across different operational teams
- Reliable, proactive and willing to learn
- Committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety
- Previous experience within a Laboratory or Quality environment.
- Previous experience within a factory environment.
In return for joining the team, Moove offers:
- Contributory pension scheme (company match up to 7%)
- Life Assurance 4x basic salary
- Ample free onsite parking
- Access to the subsidised canteen
- Medicash EAP and Perks
- Enhanced family leave
- Company events
Why Join Moove?
At Moove, you’ll work with a dynamic team, drive impactful projects, and contribute to our global mission of excellence in the lubricants industry. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, offering you the opportunity to shape the future of our operations in Europe and beyond.
Laboratory Technician in Gravesend employer: Moove Europe
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