RESEARCH & DEVLEOPMENT TECHNICIAN

Probe Technical Recruitment; Wigan; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment agency is looking for an R&D Technician in Wigan to support laboratory duties including packing samples, maintaining inventory, and conducting experimental work. Candidates must have a minimum A level in Chemistry and good IT skills. The role offers competitive benefits including healthcare and 33 days of holiday.

Benefits

BUPA healthcare available

33 Days holiday including stats

Overtime Paid

Qualifications

• Experience of following testing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Pack and dispatch Limited Quantity samples to customers.
• Coordinate with Warehouse Operators to source required materials.
• Retrieve and manage finished products and raw materials for customer samples.
• Maintain and update inventory records for the R&D chemical stores.
• Conduct benchtop blends and assess material performance.
• Perform experimental work following R&D protocols.
• Test and evaluate raw materials and competitor products.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Assist with quality assurance.
• Maintain accurate records and generate reports.
• Participate in regular project reviews with the Laboratory Manager.
• Provide support to Production and Quality Control departments.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Good IT skills

Calibration knowledge

Education

Minimum A Level or equivalent in Chemistry

Job description

Job Description

R & D TECHNICIAN

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a R & D TECHNICIAN

A Kings Award winning business, need a R & D Technician to support duties for the R&D Lab. Which includes packing samples to send to customers and collecting materials for testing. Could this be you?

This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!

NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary : £28,600
• Overtime Paid
• Days
• BUPA healthcare available
• Kings Award winning business
• Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
• Varied and fascinating role
• 33 Days holiday including stats

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pack and dispatch Limited Quantity samples to customers.
• Coordinate with Warehouse Operators to source required materials.
• Retrieve and manage finished products and raw materials for customer samples and R&D purposes.
• Maintain and update inventory records for the R&D chemical stores.
• Conduct benchtop blends and assess material performance.
• Perform experimental work following R&D protocols.
• Test and evaluate raw materials and competitor products.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Assist with quality assurance, addressing issues related to rework, complaints, incidents, and rejects.
• Maintain accurate records and generate reports as required.
• Participate in regular project reviews with the Laboratory Manager.
• Provide support to Production and Quality Control departments.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum A Level or equivalent in Chemistry or related subject
• Experience of following testing techniques
• A “hands‑on” approach
• Calibration knowledge
• Good IT skills

If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with truly exciting products, send your CV NOW!

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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