Laboratory Technician

Wren Kitchens Limited; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Wren Kitchens Limited is seeking a Laboratory Technician for our Barton-upon-Humber factory. The role focuses on laboratory testing of materials, components and finished products to ensure quality and safety, while compiling detailed reports.

You will work five days a week, 07:00 to 15:30, supporting audits and customer visits. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, good numeracy and experience with Excel/Word, plus a safety-focused mindset and the ability to follow procedures

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow written procedures consistently.
• Good numeracy and the ability to interpret specifications and test results.
• Accurate record-keeping and basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise testing workloads.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to raise concerns.
• A responsible approach to laboratory safety and housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and perform tests using approved procedures.
• Record and report results and support investigations and trials.
• Check and maintain laboratory equipment, calibration records and consumables.
• Keep the laboratory clean, organised and safe.
• Maintain test records and support audits and customer visits.
• Follow safety and COSHH requirements and suggest improvements to testing.
• Assist with trials, validation activities and the introduction of new test methods.
• Support customer visits with basic explanation of lab procedures.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate records and evidence.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Record keeping

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Lab safety

Job description

About The Role

We are currently looking to recruit a Laboratory Technician to join our team at our state-of-the-art factory in Barton-upon-Humber. The successful candidate will work five days per week, Monday to Friday, from 07:00 to 15:30.

The purpose of the role is to carry out laboratory testing of materials, components and finished products, supporting quality assurance and product development. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all testing is completed accurately, safely and on time, as well as compiling laboratory reports.

Main responsibilities:

• Prepare samples and perform tests using approved procedures.


• Record and report results and support investigations and trials.


• Check and maintain laboratory equipment, calibration records and consumables.


• Keep the laboratory clean, organised and safe.


• Maintain test records and support audits and customer visits.


• Follow safety and COSHH requirements and suggest improvements to testing.


• Assist with trials, validation activities and the introduction of new test methods.


• Support customer visits with basic explanation of lab procedures.


• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate records and evidence.

About You

Essential skills:

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow written procedures consistently.


• Good numeracy and the ability to interpret specifications and test results.


• Accurate record-keeping and basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.


• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise testing workloads.


• Clear communication skills and the confidence to raise concerns.


• A responsible approach to laboratory safety and housekeeping.

Desired Skills & Knowledge:

• Previous laboratory experience within manufacturing or a quality-controlled environment.


• Experience using laboratory test equipment and maintaining calibration records.


• Understanding of quality management systems, such as ISO 9001.


• Experience supporting root-cause investigations and corrective actions.

About The Company

At Wren we’re passionate about all things kitchens, and now bedrooms too! We are the largest kitchen retailer in the UK. We’re a business that simply doesn’t stand still!
As well as world class training on our products, systems and sales processes, you’ll enjoy working in an industry-leading work place for a business that’s twice been voted the UK’s Number 1 Place to Work on Indeed. That’s on top of amazing benefits including uncapped commission and exceptional opportunities to progress your career across our company.