Laboratory Technician

Kingdom People; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Plating Lab Technician in Portsmouth to ensure quality and compliance in electroplating processes. The ideal candidate will maintain quality, conduct lab analyses, and manage effluent treatment operations, ensuring adherence to environmental regulations. Candidates should have GCSEs in Chemistry or equivalent and prior experience in a lab environment. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary + benefits

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent in Chemistry, Science, or Mathematics.
• Previous experience in a chemistry lab environment.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the quality of electroplating processes.
• Conducting laboratory analyses and managing chemical maintenance.
• Overseeing the operation of the effluent treatment plant.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Understanding of electroplating processes

Health & Safety regulations awareness

Education

GCSEs in Chemistry, Science, or Mathematics

Tools

Spectrophotometer

MP-AES

HPLC

Job description

Are you an experienced lab technician with a keen interest in electroplating and environmental compliance? We’re looking for a Plating Lab Technician to join our team in Portsmouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring quality and compliance across electroplating processes while working with an experienced team.

Tell me more...

As the Plating Shop Lab Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining the quality of electroplating processes, conducting laboratory analyses, managing chemical maintenance, and overseeing the operation of the effluent treatment plant. Your role will ensure that all processes meet environmental regulations and are carried out safely and efficiently.

What do you need?

• GCSEs or equivalent in Chemistry, Science, or Mathematics.

• Previous experience in a chemistry lab environment, ideally within manufacturing or process industries.

• Understanding of electroplating processes and effluent handling.

• Familiarity with operating equipment like spectrophotometers, MP-AES, and HPLC.

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality systems would be a plus.

• Strong awareness of Health & Safety regulations and environmental compliance.

The details:

• Full-time, permanent position.

• Based in Portsmouth.

• Competitive salary + benefits.

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-standards environment.

• Great long-term career progression.

If you have the full right to work in the UK and live locally, hit APPLY now for a quick CV review or get in touch with Steph for more details.

Kingdom People is acting within the capacity of a Recruitment Agency for their client.