Lab Technician

Kinetic PLC; Alkerden; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Manufacturing company in Northfleet is seeking a Lab Technician to conduct physical testing of consumer products. This role includes ensuring safety compliance and maintaining equipment standards. The ideal candidate should have good attention to detail, effective communication skills, and at least 5 GCSEs including Maths and English. This position is offered at £12.21 per hour with onsite parking available.

Benefits

Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to thoroughly cross check.
• Structured and organised approach to document management.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely and accurate physical testing of consumer products.
• Maintain safe working environment by applying 5S standards.
• Conduct regular equipment verifications and calibrations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Document and record management

Ability to work independently

Flexibility to support changing needs

Education

5 GCSEs grades A-C (including Maths & English)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Kinetic Recruitment are looking to recruit a Lab Technician to work for a leading Manufacturing company based in Northfleet. 6 month Assignment and then reviewed.

Lab Technician

Duties & Responsibilities

• Must always work safely, complying with the Northfleet Mill Safety Policy and maintaining a safe working environment by applying 5S housekeeping standards.
• Must comply with the QMS.
• Must adhere to the appropriate Standard Test Methods or procedures.
• Is responsible for conducting timely and accurate physical testing of consumer products as requested. The data should be reported in the appropriate format or as requested by the customer.
• Testing includes but is not limited to:
  • Competitor Audits
  • RSRs/MSRs/Projects
  • Ad Hoc requests
  • Testing correlation checks
• Is responsible for conducting regular equipment verifications and calibrations in line with identified schedules.
• Is responsible for providing in-mill trial support within EMEA as necessary.
• Is responsible for maintaining archived records and product.
• Should apply LEAN principles to the working environment and practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of these practices.

Applicants

• Have good attention to detail and ability to thoroughly cross check self and others.
• Have a structured and organised approach to document and record management.
• Be able to work well within a small team as well as independently.
• Have effective communication skills.
• Be flexible to support changing business needs and priorities.
• Be able to use Microsoft Office, SharePoint & any specific systems/databases as required.
• Be willing to travel to other EMEA locations to support trials if requested.
• Have 5 GCSEs grades A-C (inc. Maths & English) or at least one year's experience in a similar role.

£12.21 per hour

Onsite Parking