Laboratory Technician

Green Folk recruitment is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a full-time role in Leicester, UK, with a salary between £28,000 and £32,500. Responsibilities include materials testing, quality control support, and R&D assistance. Candidates should have experience in metallurgical or materials testing labs. The position offers benefits such as 25 days holiday and a performance-related bonus. Right to work in the UK is required, and remote work is not an option.
Laboratory Technician

(Engineering graduates welcomed to apply)

7:30am to 4:15pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 12pm Friday

Leicester

£28,000 - £32,500 per annum + strong benefits

A well-established component manufacturer is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join its team in Leicester. This role involves conducting materials testing, supporting quality control, and assisting in research and development.

Key Responsibilities for Laboratory Technician
• Performing routine and advanced materials testing, including hardness, tensile, and microstructural analysis
• Preparing and analysing metal samples using microscopy and chemical testing methods
• Supporting quality control processes to ensure compliance with industry standards
• Maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy.
• Assisting in research and development of new alloy compositions and processing techniques
• Documenting test results and reporting findings to engineers and production teams

Candidate Requirements for Laboratory Technician role:
• Experience working in a metallurgical or materials testing lab (manufacturing, foundry, automotive, aerospace experience is advantageous)
• Knowledge of superalloys, high-performance metals is desirable but not essential.
• Familiarity with lab equipment such as spectrometers, hardness testers, and microscopes
• Foundation level qualification in engineering/ laboratory skills would be beneficial.

Other
• Specific training & support can be provided.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company performance related bonus scheme
• Increased pension schemes
• Onsite and secure parking
• Other company perks provided.

Please note that full and permanent right to work in the UK is a non-negotiable requirement for this role. This employer is unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Embracing diversity in all its forms, our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

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