Coatings Laboratory Technician

TieTalent; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Coatings Laboratory Technician to join their innovative Thin Film Resource Group. This exciting role involves developing new coated products and processes, investigating new coatings through advanced methods, and operating lab equipment. The company, a global leader in high-performance glass manufacturing, offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth. If you have a background in coatings and laboratory work, along with a driving license, this position is perfect for you to contribute to cutting-edge projects in a collaborative setting.

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

• Experience in coatings and laboratory technician roles is ideal.
• BTEC/HNC level education preferred for candidates.

Responsibilities

• Develop new coated products and processes in the lab.
• Conduct durability tests and prepare samples for analysis.

Skills

Coatings experience

Laboratory technician experience

Driving licence

Education

BTEC/HNC level education

Tools

Lab coating equipment

Testing equipment

Job description

About

CK Group are recruiting for a Coatings Laboratory 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 Coatings Laboratory Technician, to join their Thin Film Resource Group within the R&D Function, and are offering a salary ranging from £24,000 - £32,000 depending on experience.

Location

The Coatings Laboratory Technician position will be based at the company's 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 company's location.

Coatings Laboratory Technician Role

Your main duties will be:

1. Developing New Coated Products And Processes.
2. Investigation Of New Coatings Applied Through Spray Coating, Sputter Coating And Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD).
3. Operating And Maintaining Lab Coating And Testing Equipment.
4. Conducting Durability Tests And Preparing Samples.
5. Measuring Various Physical Properties Of Coated Glass.

Your Background

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

1. Coatings experience - ideal.
2. Educated to BTEC/HNC level - ideal.
3. Experience working as a laboratory technician - ideal.
4. 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 (Apply online only) in all correspondence. Please note a full UK driving licence and car ownership is required, due to the company's location.