Lab Technician

MDE Consultants Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

3.5% employer pension

Job summary

MDE Consultants Ltd invites applications for a Lab Technician in Taunton, Somerset. The role covers laboratory and production processes for small precision components, with duties including cleaning, testing, and etching.

Working in a controlled environment, you will handle chemicals, follow COSHH and Health & Safety procedures, and contribute to safe, accurate production. Start ASAP, 35 hours/week, with a permanent contract and attractive pension and holiday provisions.

Qualifications

• Previous production or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Chemical handling experience beneficial.
• Cleaning, testing or etching experience beneficial.
• Comfortable working with chemicals.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Able to follow procedures accurately.
• Comfortable working within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning small precision components and assemblies.
• Testing components and assemblies.
• Carrying out etching processes.
• Handling chemicals safely.
• Handling bulk materials up to approximately 25 kg where required.
• Following Health & Safety and COSHH procedures.
• Following production procedures and work instructions.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Supporting general laboratory and production activities.

Skills

Production experience

Chemical handling

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Procedure following

Teamwork

Job description

Lab Technician

Location: Taunton, Somerset

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: £23,132 to £25,025 per year

Hours: 35 hours per week

Start Date: ASAP

The Company

Our client is a specialist manufacturing business producing small precision components and assemblies within a controlled production environment.

The Role

The position will involve carrying out a range of laboratory and production processes involving small precision components.

The role includes working with chemicals and following strict Health & Safety and COSHH procedures. Previous chemical handling experience is preferred but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning small precision components and assemblies.
• Testing components and assemblies.
• Carrying out etching processes.
• Handling chemicals safely.
• Handling bulk materials up to approximately 25 kg where required.
• Following Health & Safety and COSHH procedures.
• Following production procedures and work instructions.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Supporting general laboratory and production activities.

Skills & Experience

• Previous production or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Chemical handling experience beneficial.
• Cleaning, testing or etching experience beneficial.
• Comfortable working with chemicals.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Able to follow procedures accurately.
• Comfortable working within a small team.

Package

• 23,132 to £25,025 per year.
• 35 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday day shifts.
• 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• 3.5% employer pension contribution.
• Occasional overtime may be available.

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to pass a basic DBS check and meet relevant security requirements