Laboratory Technician

Carbon; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned manufacturing company is seeking an R&D Laboratory Technician for a 6-month contract at their Northfleet Mill in Gravesend, UK. The role involves conducting physical testing of consumer products according to the Quality Management System, maintaining safety standards, and supporting in-mill trials. Ideal candidates have strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and a minimum of 5 GCSE grades A-C, including Maths and English. This position offers a pay rate of £12.21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to thoroughly cross-check work.
• Structured approach to document and record management.
• Willingness to travel to support trials if requested.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely and accurate physical testing of consumer products.
• Maintain archived records and product samples.
• Provide in-mill trial support as necessary.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to work well within a small team

Flexibility to support changing business needs

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSE grades A-C (including Maths & English)

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

R&D Laboratory Technician – Northfleet Mill. 6‑month contract. Pay £12.21 per hour.

Role Overview

Member of the EMEA R&D Laboratory Team, reporting to the R&D Laboratory Team Leader. Responsible for carrying out physical testing for the EMEA R&D Team, ETLs, and mill teams in accordance with the Quality Management System (QMS).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Always work safely, complying with the Northfleet Mill Safety Policy and maintaining a safe working environment by applying 5S housekeeping standards.
• Comply with the client QMS.
• Adhere to the appropriate standard test methods or procedures. Conduct timely and accurate physical testing of consumer products as requested, reporting data 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 (ticklers)
• Perform regular equipment verifications and calibrations in line with identified schedules.
• Provide in‑mill trial support within EMEA as necessary.
• Maintain archived records and product samples.
• Apply LEAN principles to the working environment and practices, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

The Individual

• Strong attention to detail and ability to thoroughly cross‑check own and others' work.
• Structured and organised approach to document and record management.
• Ability to work well within a small team and independently.
• Effective communication skills.
• Flexibility to support changing business needs and priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and any specific systems/databases as required.
• Willingness to travel to other EMEA locations to support trials if requested.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSE grades A‑C (including Maths & English) or at least one year's experience in a similar role.