Lab Technician
Witham, Essex
up to £28,000 including Shift Allowance
6am-1pm and 1pm-8pm rotating bi-weekly
Permanent; Full time
We are working with an award winning employer to find a Lab Technician in the Witham area to join their team. As part of the role you will be working within the science and research industry. Full training will be provided; however a keen interest in science is a must!
This role would suit someone looking for a change in direction of career, who is active and has a keen interest in working within a scientific environment. Full training will be provided.
Due to the shift pattern you must be a car driver or live within Witham and not reliant on public transport due to the shift patterns.


Duties :
*Initial weighing of samples into cups
*Mixing samples with litharge using an extracted cupboard
*Accurate weighing of metals
*Ensuring the lab is kept clean whilst maintaining safety standards
*Using hand held pump truck to move material
*Placing samples into crucibles and melting within a furnace
*Pouring small amounts of molten material into moulds
Experience :
*Excellent attention to detail
*Good communication skills as it will be a team based role
*Good level of flexibility in both time and work
*Maths and any science subject GCSE grade C or higher (Essential)
*No previous furnace experience required as full training will be supplied
The great benefits of working for this company are below.
*5% EE with 5% ER pension
*24 days (rising to 25 in 2024) holidays plus public bank holidays
*Life Assurance - 3x cover
*Group Income Protection - 26 week deferred period, 50% of salary for up to 5 years
*Employee Assistance Program
*Cycle to Work - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
*Tech-scheme (White Goods) - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
*Gym Membership discount vouchers - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
*Discounts/Perks - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
*Car Salary Sacrifice - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
*Receive external training