Lab Technician

Position: Lab Technician (Permanent)
Location: King Street Buildings

Lab Technician
Industrial Chemical Manufacturing
Leicester, LE19
Mon-Fri - Day Shifts, Early Finish Friday
Up to £35k per annum
Discretionary Annual Bonus, 33 Days Holiday and Private Pension

Are you an experienced Lab Technician or Chemical Production Operative who is looking for an exciting new opportunity? If so, then please read on…

Our established client develops and produces high-performance coatings for industries including aviation and automotive, from their new state-of-the-art facilities. They are looking for technicians with experience in chemical manufacturing processes, or similar, to join their small team.

Commutable from South Leicester, Wigston, Oadby, Blaby, Whetstone and surrounding areas.

The Role of Production & Laboratory Technician

Low-loss filling of the allotted production batches
Cleaning and maintenance of the production, laboratory and spray equipment
Adherence to the quality requirements, i.e. reporting to the superior of any standard deviations throughout the operation of batch production or the colour matching process
Manufacturing of products in accordance with the manufacturing instructions
Labelling of batches during the production process
Checking the conformity of the coating material with the correct label/batch number
Regular controlling and filling of the semi-finished products/tinters to be used for production colormetric
Processing of the allotted production orders in the EDP
Use of mixing technology, e.g. colour measurement computers in accordance with instructions
Use of tinting techniques in accordance with formulation guidelines/instructions
Use of the mixing systems and scales, including cleaning and maintenance, as specified
Execution of all tasks arising from the daily job requirements
Demonstrate completion and retention of production documents in accordance with the Quality manual
Use of filling techniques in accordance with filling instructions
Colour matching various paint systems using semi-finished products and from scratch materials
To be competent to colour match in Solid colour, Metallic and effect pigment systems using relevant computer software and manual by eye corrections
Correct processing of Master exchange panels/SAP/EDP set up in accordance with instructions
Use of Laboratory paint Test equipment, such as Microscope, Rheometer, flow cups, density
Paint spray application of colour design samples for solid, metallic and effect colours
Completion and passing of the Munsell colour vision hue test
Pay attention to cleanliness and orderliness
Conduction of all operations associated with the tasks of the production department
Key Candidate Requirements - Lab Technician

Experience in chemical manufacturing, or similar
Experience in following production processes or instructions, such as formulas or recipes, in a controlled environment
Possess the ability to identify and carry out routine preventative maintenance of critical process control features
Computer literacy, including familiarity with Excel and Word
The ability to analyse situations and results (reasoning ability and logical thought)
Good communication and interpersonal skills
A team player, as well as the ability to work independently
Having an eye for detail
Package and Benefits - Lab Technician

Mon to Thurs 8.30am to 5pm and 4pm finish Friday
Salary up to £35k, depending on experience
Discretionary Annual Bonus
Private Pension
33 Days Holiday (including Bank Hols)
Approx 6 months in-house training
Onsite Parking and EV Charging
Interested?

To apply for this Chemical Production Technician position, here are your two options:
1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Dan Henderson on (phone number removed)
between 8.30am - 5.30pm.
2. "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know.

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