Laboratory Technician: Materials Testing & QA

Green Folk; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided in role

25 days holidays

Pension - 5%-3%

Life Assurance

Job summary

Green Folk in Worcester is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a full-time, permanent position. The role offers a Monday to Thursday 8am–4:30pm and Friday 8am–1:30pm schedule, with a salary around £30,000–£35,000 per year.

You will collaborate with Technical Engineering, Process Engineering, QA, NPI, Supply Chain and Operations to deliver testing results and drive continuous improvement, with comprehensive training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory setting or willingness to train.
• Able to perform mechanical tensile testing and chemical analysis.
• Familiarity with testing protocols and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain testing and reporting per work instructions.
• Carry out tensile testing and produce certifications for conformity.
• Conduct chemical analysis using Optical Emission Spectroscopy.
• Liaise with departments to address technical issues and deliver certifications.
• Implement 5S laboratory organization and documentation upkeep.
• Prepare micro samples for metallographic analysis when required.
• Perform etchline tank control titration tests and document results.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Chemical analysis

Tensile testing

Documentation

Tools

Optical Emission Spectroscopy

Zahn Cups

Metallography preparation

Job description

Green Folk in Worcester is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a full-time, permanent position. The role offers a Monday to Thursday 8am–4:30pm and Friday 8am–1:30pm schedule, with a salary around £30,000–£35,000 per year.

You will collaborate with Technical Engineering, Process Engineering, QA, NPI, Supply Chain and Operations to deliver testing results and drive continuous improvement, with comprehensive training provided.