Laboratory Technician

Wallace Hind Selection; Tendring; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Plating Lab Technician to join a team in Portsmouth. The role involves ensuring quality and compliance in electroplating processes, conducting analyses, and overseeing chemical maintenance. Candidates should have GCSEs in a relevant subject and experience in a chemistry lab. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent in Chemistry, Science, or Mathematics required.
• Experience in a chemistry lab environment preferred.
• Awareness of Health & Safety regulations and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality of electroplating processes.
• Conduct laboratory analyses and manage chemical maintenance.
• Oversee operation of the effluent treatment plant.

Skills

Previous experience in a chemistry lab environment

Understanding of electroplating processes

Familiarity with spectrophotometers

Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations

Education

GCSEs or equivalent in Chemistry, Science, or Mathematics

Tools

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.