Science Technician

Pursuit Executive Recruitment Ltd; Witham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Technician in Witham, Essex. The role involves hands-on lab work, including mixing samples and using lab equipment. Ideal candidates should have a genuine interest in science, GCSE in Maths or a science subject, and good teamwork and communication skills. Benefits include a pension scheme, holiday allowance, life assurance, and discounts on gym memberships.

Benefits

5% EE with 5% ER pension

24 days holidays plus public bank holidays

Life Assurance - 3x cover

Group Income Protection

Employee Assistance Program

Gym Membership discount vouchers

Qualifications

• A keen interest in Scientific subjects.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Good communication skills as it will be a team-based role.

Responsibilities

• Mixing samples with litharge.
• Accurate weighing of metals.
• Ensuring the area is kept clean whilst maintaining safety standards.
• Using hand-held pump truck to move materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Maths or any science subject GCSE grade C or higher

Job description

Science Technician

Witham, Essex

6am-1pm and 1pm-8pm rotating every 4 weeks

MUST BE A CAR DRIVER

WHEN APPLYING PLEASE BE CLEAR AS TO WHERE YOU RESIDE TO ENSURE WE ARE ABLE TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION.

Permanent/Full-Time

Are you passionate about science and looking for a hands-on career in the lab? Look no further! We are seeking a Trainee Technician to join our client's dynamic team.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone eager to learn and develop their skills in a professional laboratory setting!

We are working with an award winning employer to find a Science Technician at their Witham site.

In this role, you will learn several techniques to produce a sample ready for analysis in the laboratory.

Duties :

All duties to be carried out in accordance with the Company's policies, Health and Safety and Environmental policies and the Company's accreditation and quality systems.

• Mixing samples with litharge
• Accurate weighing of metals
• Ensuring the area is kept clean whilst maintaining safety standards
• Using hand held pump truck to move materials
• Placing samples into crucibles
• Pouring materials into molds
• Melting within a furnace
• Pouring small amounts of molten material into moulds

Experience :

• Maths or any science subject GCSE grade C or higher
• A keen interest in Scientific subjects!
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work well within a team
• Good communication skills as it will be a team based role
• Good level of flexibility in both time and work

The great benefits of working for this company are below:

• 5% EE with 5% ER pension
• 24 days (rising to 25 in 2024) holidays plus public bank holidays
• Life Assurance - 3x cover
• Group Income Protection - 26 week deferred period, 50% of salary for up to 5 years
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
• Tech-scheme (White Goods) - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
• Gym Membership discount vouchers - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
• Discounts/Perks - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
• Car Salary Sacrifice - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
• Receive external training

If you are interested in applying for this Trainee Technician role, please give Pursuit Recruitment a call on (phone number removed).