Laboratory Technician

Intertek; Ansty CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global quality assurance company is seeking a laboratory technician to join their team in Solihull, UK. This role involves carrying out essential testing programmes, preparing solutions, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Candidates with a chemistry or science background are encouraged to apply. The company offers full training and professional development within a supportive environment that fosters career progression. Strong team collaboration and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Full training and ongoing professional development

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Career progression within a global organisation

Access to employee benefits and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory or workshop environment is helpful.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures with accuracy and care.
• Comfortable handling chemicals in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Carry out testing programmes for the assessment of process chemicals.
• Sample process and plating tanks.
• Prepare test solutions using laboratory techniques.
• Support materials testing, such as XRF and fatigue analysis.
• Maintain accurate records of results and observations.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Follow all laboratory safety and quality standards.

Skills

Experience handling chemicals

Strong computer literacy (MS Office)

Excellent team player

Good communication skills

Education

Degree in a Science or Engineering discipline

Chemistry A-level minimum

Job description

This role sits within our Materials and Process Laboratory team in Solihull. You'll support a range of testing activities, from sampling and preparing solutions to carrying out chemical analysis and materials testing. You'll play a key role in recording results, maintaining equipment, and supporting high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a chemistry or science background to grow their technical capability within an established, well-supported laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Carry out testing programmes for the assessment of process chemicals
• Sample process and plating tanks
• Prepare test solutions using laboratory techniques, including micropipettes, balances, dilutions and concentration calculations
• Support materials testing, such as XRF and fatigue analysis
• Handle chemicals safely in line with COSHH and health & safety assessments
• Maintain accurate records of results, observations and calculations
• Prepare, maintain and operate a variety of laboratory equipment
• Maintain good housekeeping in all work areas
• Follow all laboratory safety, quality and documentation standards

Candidate Profile

• Support wider team tasks as required (full training provided).
• Experience handling chemicals or working in a workshop/lab environment (advantageous).
• Degree in a Science or Engineering discipline preferred (Chemistry A-level minimum).
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office).
• Flexible approach with the ability to work cooperatively across teams.
• Excellent team player with good communication skills.
• Experience in a laboratory or workshop environment is helpful, but full training will be provided.
• Chemistry background with hands-on practical skills.

You're a practically minded individual with a strong interest in chemistry or materials testing. You enjoy hands-on work in a laboratory setting and feel confident following detailed procedures with accuracy and care. You're organised, comfortable handling chemicals, and keen to learn new techniques as part of a supportive team.

Benefits

• Full training and ongoing professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Career progression within a global organisation.
• Access to employee benefits and wellbeing support.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.