Coatings Laboratory Technician

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical; 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. This role involves developing and testing new coatings, requiring experience in a laboratory setting and a valid driving licence. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and various benefits including a pension and bonus 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 a degree.
• Experience working in a laboratory is essential.
• Driving licence and access to car are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop new coated products and processes.
• Investigate new coatings applied through various methods.
• Operate and maintain lab coating and testing equipment.
• Conduct durability tests and prepare samples.
• Measure physical properties of coated glass.

Skills

Experience working in a laboratory

BTEC/HNC/apprenticeship level education

Driving licence and access to car

Job description

Overview

CK Group is recruiting for a Coatings Laboratory Technician to join a global materials manufacturing company based near Wigan.

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 are offering a salary ranging from £24,500 to £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. A full UK driving licence and car ownership is required.

Coatings Laboratory Technician Role

Your main duties will be:

• Developing new coated products and processes.
• Investigating 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

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

• Educated to BTEC/HNC/apprenticeship level – 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
• 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.