Laboratory Support Operator — Testing & Sample Prep

Freudenberg Flow Technologies; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Diversity & Inclusion

Employee discounts

E-Car Charging Station

Personal Development

Job summary

Balmoral Comtec Limited is hiring a Laboratory Support Operator to prepare test samples, manage lab materials, and support trials in an offshore energy context. The role requires handling equipment and maintaining safety standards.

The position is on-site in Aberdeen, with responsibilities across testing, sampling, and routine maintenance. Flexibility to work shifts and multi-task will be valued.

Qualifications

• Good general education.
• O Grade/Standard Grade qualifications in Mathematics, English, Physics and/or Chemistry.
• Practical woodworking or technical studies experience would be advantageous.
• Experience using general hand tools.
• Experience operating cutting or machining equipment.
• Familiarity with laboratory or testing environments would be advantageous.
• Awareness of safe handling practices when working with chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test samples and moulds for laboratory testing.
• Manage and maintain laboratory test samples.
• Prepare samples using equipment including band saws, routers, lathes, sanders and CNC machinery.
• Prepare moulds by cleaning, assembling and maintaining them for testing.
• Support trials by gathering materials, weighing components and mixing materials.
• Conduct testing in accordance with procedures and international standards.
• Support maintenance activities, including cleaning and replenishing supplies.

Skills

Cutting and machining

General hand tools

Microsoft Office

Time management

Flexibility

Education

O Grade/Standard Grade in Math/English/Physics/Chemistry

Tools

Machining equipment

MS Office

Job description

Balmoral Comtec Limited is hiring a Laboratory Support Operator to prepare test samples, manage lab materials, and support trials in an offshore energy context. The role requires handling equipment and maintaining safety standards.

The position is on-site in Aberdeen, with responsibilities across testing, sampling, and routine maintenance. Flexibility to work shifts and multi-task will be valued.