Laboratory Technicians

Pertemps Bond; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 32,853,000 - 44,485,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Ongoing training

Supportive team

Specialist knowledge

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is recruiting a Laboratory Technician for a busy manufacturing site in Tewkesbury. This hands-on role focuses on chemical analysis, quality investigations and process control testing to keep manufacturing within specification.

You will join the Quality and Process team, perform routine tests, maintain records, and support root-cause analysis, 6S, COSHH compliance, and safe handling of chemicals.

Qualifications

• A-Level Chemistry (or equivalent) or a relevant scientific/laboratory qualification.
• Previous experience carrying out chemical analysis or laboratory testing, ideally within a manufacturing or process environment.
• Understanding of COSHH and safe chemical handling procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing and record keeping.
• Good report writing and data recording skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine chemical analysis of process solutions to ensure manufacturing processes remain within specification.
• Monitor process chemistry and carry out chemical additions and adjustments as required.
• Perform laboratory testing and quality investigations to support product compliance and root cause analysis.
• Produce accurate test reports and maintain detailed laboratory records and documentation.
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications to assess product quality and conformance.
• Maintain calibration records and ensure traceability of laboratory equipment and test samples.
• Handle, store and dispose of chemicals safely in accordance with COSHH regulations and company procedures.
• Support investigations into non-conformances, process deviations and customer quality concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe laboratory environment in line with 6S principles.
• Assist with the movement and handling of chemicals and laboratory materials where required.
• Ensure all testing and laboratory activities comply with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

Skills

Chemical analysis

Laboratory testing

Documentation

COSHH procedures

Quality investigations

6S

Safety handling

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Education

A-Level Chemistry (or equivalent)

Tools

COSHH knowledge

Job description

Laboratory Technician

Tewkesbury | Full-time | Permanent | 40 Hours per Week | £13.50 per Hour

Are you an experienced Laboratory Technician looking to join a growing manufacturing business where quality, precision and continuous improvement are at the heart of what they do?

Pertemps are recruiting for a Laboratory Technician to support the Quality and Process team within a busy manufacturing environment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a scientific or laboratory background who enjoys a hands‑on role involving chemical analysis, quality investigation and process control testing.

The Role

As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining quality and process standards across manufacturing operations. You will carry out routine chemical analysis, laboratory testing and quality investigations to ensure manufacturing processes remain compliant, consistent and operating within specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine chemical analysis of process solutions to ensure manufacturing processes remain within specification
• Monitor process chemistry and carry out chemical additions and adjustments as required
• Perform laboratory testing and quality investigations to support product compliance and root cause analysis
• Produce accurate test reports and maintain detailed laboratory records and documentation
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications to assess product quality and conformance
• Maintain calibration records and ensure traceability of laboratory equipment and test samples
• Handle, store and dispose of chemicals safely in accordance with COSHH regulations and company procedures
• Support investigations into non-conformances, process deviations and customer quality concerns
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe laboratory environment in line with 6S principles
• Assist with the movement and handling of chemicals and laboratory materials where required
• Ensure all testing and laboratory activities comply with health, safety, environmental and quality standards

Candidate Requirements

• A-Level Chemistry (or equivalent) or a relevant scientific/laboratory qualification
• Previous experience carrying out chemical analysis or laboratory testing, ideally within a manufacturing or process environment
• Understanding of COSHH and safe chemical handling procedures
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing and record keeping
• Good report writing and data recording skills
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Physically capable of safely lifting and handling loads up to 25kg in line with manual handling procedures
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of industry quality standards or willingness to undertake further training
• Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment
• Understanding of quality investigation and root cause analysis techniques

What's on Offer

• Permanent, long-term opportunity with a growing manufacturer
• Varied and hands‑on laboratory role
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment focused on quality, safety and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in laboratory testing and process chemistry