Laboratory Technician

SRG; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG in Northfleet seeks a meticulous Laboratory Technician to join the EMEA R&D Laboratory Team. You will perform physical testing of consumer products in line with Arbex QMS and report data accurately while supporting trials across the region.

You will uphold safety, apply 5S housekeeping, maintain records, and contribute to continuous improvement through LEAN practices. GCSEs ( Maths & English ) or equivalent experience are required, with travel to other EMEA sites possible.

Qualifications

• Must have 5 GCSEs grades A-C (incl. Maths & English) or at least one year’s experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency with standard test methods and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to work safely in a production/mill environment and follow QMS procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out timely and accurate physical testing of consumer products.
• Record data in required formats and support in-mill trials across EMEA.
• Perform regular equipment verifications and calibrations as scheduled.
• Maintain archived records and product documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation management

Teamwork

Independent working

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Education

GCSEs (Maths & English)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

This role is a member of the EMEA R&D Laboratory Team, reporting to the R&D Laboratory Team Leader. The role is responsible for carrying out physical testing for the EMEA R&D Team, ETLs and mill teams, in accordance with the Arbex Quality Management System.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Must always work safely, complying with the Northfleet Mill Safety Policy and maintaining a safe working environment by applying 5S housekeeping standards.
• Must comply with the Arbex QMS.
• Must adhere to the appropriate Standard Test Methods or procedures.
• Is responsible for conducting timely and accurate physical testing of consumer products as requested. The data should be reported in the appropriate format or as requested by the customer. Testing includes but is not limited to:
• Is responsible for conducting regular equipment verifications and calibrations in line with identified schedules.
• Is responsible for providing in-mill trial support within EMEA as necessary.
• Is responsible for maintaining archived records and product.
• Should apply LEAN principles to the working environment and practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of these practices.

The Individual

• Have good attention to detail and ability to thoroughly cross check self and others.
• Have a structured and organised approach to document and record management.
• Be able to work well within a small team as well as independently.
• Be flexible to support changing business needs and priorities.
• Be able to use Microsoft Office, SharePoint & any specific systems/databases as required.
• Be willing to travel to other EMEA locations to support trials if requested.
• Have 5 GCSEs grades A-C (inc. Maths & English) or at least one year’s experience in a similar role