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Laboratory Technician

On-site in Barton-upon-humber·Added today (last checked 6 Nov)

Wren Kitchens

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Our summary

Salary: £33,000 a year
About £2,270 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Barton-upon-humber

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow written procedures consistently.
Good numeracy and the ability to interpret specifications and test results.
Accurate record-keeping and basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise testing workloads.
Clear communication skills and the confidence to raise concerns.
A responsible approach to laboratory safety and housekeeping.

Nice to have

Previous laboratory experience within manufacturing or a quality-controlled environment.
Experience using laboratory test equipment and maintaining calibration records.
Understanding of quality management systems, such as ISO 9001.
Experience supporting root-cause investigations and corrective actions.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

£33,000 per annum plus Quarterly Bonus up to £250

The role

We are currently looking to recruit a Laboratory Technician to join our team at our state-of-the-art factory in Barton-upon-Humber. The successful candidate will work five days per week, Monday to Friday, from 07:00 to 15:30.

The purpose of the role is to carry out laboratory testing of materials, components and finished products, supporting quality assurance and product development. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all testing is completed accurately, safely and on time, as well as compiling laboratory reports.

Main responsibilities:

What you'll do

Prepare samples and perform tests using approved procedures.
Record and report results and support investigations and trials.
Check and maintain laboratory equipment, calibration records and consumables.
Keep the laboratory clean, organised and safe.
Maintain test records and support audits and customer visits.
Follow safety and COSHH requirements and suggest improvements to testing.
Assist with trials, validation activities and the introduction of new test methods.
Support customer visits with basic explanation of lab procedures.
Support internal and external audits by providing accurate records and evidence.

About Wren Kitchens

Industry: Furniture manufacturing

In their own words

About the company & team

At Wren we're passionate about all things kitchens, and now bedrooms too! We are the largest kitchen retailer in the UK. We're a business that simply doesn't stand still!

As well as world class training on our products, systems and sales processes, you'll enjoy working in an industry-leading work place for a business that's twice been voted the UK's Number 1 Place to Work on Indeed. That's on top of amazing benefits including uncapped commission and exceptional opportunities to progress your career across our company.

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