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Research & Devleopment Technician

Job in Wigan, Greater Manchester, WN1, England, UK
Listing for: Probe Technical Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-22
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 28600 GBP Yearly GBP 28600.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: RESEARCH & DEVLEOPMENT TECHNICIAN

Job Description

R & D TECHNICIAN

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a R & D TECHNICIAN

A Kings Award winning business, need a R & D Technician to support duties for the R&D Lab. Which includes packing samples to send to customers and collecting materials for testing. Could this be you?

This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!

NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield

KEY BENEFITS
  • Salary : £28,600
  • Overtime Paid
  • Days
  • BUPA healthcare available
  • Kings Award winning business
  • Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
  • Varied and fascinating role
  • 33 Days holiday including stats
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Pack and dispatch Limited Quantity samples to customers.
  • Coordinate with Warehouse Operators to source required materials.
  • Retrieve and manage finished products and raw materials for customer samples and R&D purposes.
  • Maintain and update inventory records for the R&D chemical stores.
  • Conduct benchtop blends and assess material performance.
  • Perform experimental work following R&D protocols.
  • Test and evaluate raw materials and competitor products.
  • Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
  • Assist with quality assurance, addressing issues related to rework, complaints, incidents, and rejects.
  • Maintain accurate records and generate reports as required.
  • Participate in regular project reviews with the Laboratory Manager.
  • Provide support to Production and Quality Control departments.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Minimum A Level or equivalent in Chemistry or related subject
  • Experience of following testing techniques
  • A “hands‑on” approach
  • Calibration knowledge
  • Good IT skills

If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with truly exciting products, send your CV NOW!

Please Note:

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.

Should you want to learn more about any of our MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.

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