Coatings Laboratory Technician

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

Job summary

A global materials manufacturing company near Wigan is seeking a Coatings Laboratory Technician on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves developing new coated products, operating lab equipment, and conducting tests. Ideal candidates have laboratory experience and a driving license. Salary ranges from £24,500 to £32,000, with generous benefits including a flexible working scheme and pension.

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 working in a laboratory is essential.
• Driving licence and access to a car is essential.

Responsibilities

• Developing new coated products and processes.
• Operating and maintaining lab coating and testing equipment.
• Conducting durability tests and preparing samples.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Ability to develop coated products

Driving licence

Education

BTEC / HNC / apprenticeship level

Job description

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 24500 - 32000 depending on experience.

Location

The Coatings Laboratory 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.

Coatings Laboratory Technician Role

Your main duties will be :

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

Your Background

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.
• Experience 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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Yearly Salary Salary : £ 24500 - 32000