Coatings Laboratory Technician

SGS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in testing and certification is seeking a Coatings Laboratory Technician in Manchester. The role involves performing sampling of protective coatings and ensuring effective throughput for ongoing projects. Ideal candidates will have a science background and prior lab experience. Attractive benefits include a performance-related bonus, private medical cover, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Retailer discounts

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Science background in polymer science, chemistry, mechanical engineering or corrosion engineering.
• Previous experience working in a testing laboratory meeting client demands.

Responsibilities

• Perform sampling of protective coatings according to approved test procedures.
• Maintain organised systems of work and uphold high levels of housekeeping.
• Report equipment failures to senior staff and ensure timely responses to client enquiries.

Skills

Organisation skills

Adaptability

Analytical thinking

Education

GCSE Science/Mathematics/English, grades A to C

Job description

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Industries and Environment services help businesses ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and consulting—supporting sectors from manufacturing to infrastructure and environmental management.

Job Description

Job Title : Coatings Laboratory Technician

Job Type: Permanent

Hours : Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4pm

Job Location : Manchester

Salary: £25, 397 - £27,000

As a Coatings Laboratory Technician, you’ll be responsible for performing sampling of protective coatings in accordance with appropriate approved test procedures, international standards and within customer requirements to ensure effective throughput for ongoing projects. You will also perform round robin analysis ensuring any failures are recorded and investigated with appropriate action taken.

Key Accountabilities

• Undertake sample preparation and analysis of samples in accordance with appropriate analytical test procedures, to ensure that samples are tested in accordance with client requirements.
• Process samples within turnaround times agreed with both our internal and external customers to ensure customer satisfaction is maintained.
• Undertake daily logging activities of ongoing tests to ensure delivery of allocated daily tasks within defined timescales to maximise operational outputs and efficiencies.
• Report equipment/ instrumentation failure to senior staff member to execute remedial action and thereby ensure continuity of service.
• Maintain organised and auditable systems of work
• Uphold high levels of housekeeping
• Develop an appreciation and understanding of laboratory techniques and equipment to assure minimum quality and health and safety requirements to ensure prompt turnaround on sample analysis.
• Escalate client enquiries to senior staff member for action/ resolution to ensure timely response and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you’ll need a science background, ideally in polymer science, chemistry, mechanical engineering or corrosion engineering. You will have strong organisation skills with the ability to adopt a flexible approach to work and react effectively to a rapidly changing environment,

In addition to the above you’ll also need to demonstrate the following;

• Previous experience of working in a testing laboratory, meeting exacting process and client demands.
• GCSE Science/Mathematics/English, or equivalent, grades A to C

The following attributes would be desirable, but not essential;

• Experience of working within a UKAS laboratory
• Experience in a service industry related to the petro-chemical industry.
• Experience with paints, coatings or polymers
• Experience of practical chemistry or related science subject.

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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