Calibration Technician

Idibu; Wigan; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A global materials manufacturing company near Wigan is seeking a Calibration Technician to join their R&D Function. The role involves calibrating lab equipment and conducting tests, requiring laboratory experience and a driving licence. The position offers a salary range of £24,500 - £32,000, along with various benefits including flexible working and pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Holiday purchase scheme

Flexible Working

Pension Scheme

Bonus Scheme

On-site car parking / EV charging points

On-site canteen

On-site fitness

Qualifications

• Educated to BTEC / HNC / apprenticeship level - preferred over degree.
• Experienced working in a laboratory.
• Driving licence and access to a car - essential.

Responsibilities

• Calibrating, operating and maintaining lab equipment.
• Investigating new coatings via Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD).
• Conducting durability tests and preparing samples.
• Measuring various physical properties of coated glass.
• Developing new coated products and processes.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Driving licence

Ability to work with lab equipment

Education

BTEC / HNC / apprenticeship

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for a Calibration Technician to join a global materials manufacturing company based near Wigan on a full time permanent basis.

The Company

Our client is a global leader in manufacturing glass for the architectural automotive and technical sectors. They strive to be the best innovator of high-performance glass and glazing solutions. They now have an exciting opportunity for a Calibration Technician to join their Thin Film Resource Group within the R&D Function and are offering a salary ranging from 24000 - 32000 depending on experience.

Location

The Calibration Technician position will be based at the companys site near Wigan easily commutable by road from Merseyside including Liverpool Ormskirk Skelmersdale and Manchester. Please note a full UK driving licence and car ownership is required due to the companys location.

Calibration Technician Role

Your main duties will be:

• Calibrating operating and maintaining lab coating and testing equipment.
• Investigating new coatings applied through Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD).
• Conducting durability tests and preparing samples.
• Measuring various physical properties of coated glass.
• Developing new coated products and processes.

Your Background

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:

• Educated to BTEC / HNC / apprenticeship level - these are strongly preferred over a degree-level education for this role.
• Experienced working in a laboratory - essential.
• Driving licence and access to car - essential.

Benefits

37.5 hours per week 25 days holiday Holiday purchase scheme Flexible Working Pension Scheme Bonus Scheme On-site car parking / EV charging points On-site canteen and On-site fitness.

Apply

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 159 005 in all correspondence. Please note a full UK driving licence and car ownership is required due to the companys location.

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Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Yearly Salary

£24500 - 32000