Chemical Labratory Technician

Chemical Laboratory Technician

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• £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.