Test Lab Technician

Andy File Associates Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Test Laboratory Technician to conduct various tests according to industry standards. Responsibilities include reporting test results, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with policies. Ideal candidates should have experience in a laboratory setting. This role offers an hourly rate of £13.30. The position is based in Chesterfield.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting tests in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to report results accurately and timely.
• Strong understanding of industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing in-line with relevant industry standards.
• Report test results and potential issues.
• Maintain high levels of housekeeping.

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Test Laboratory Technician

Department and Location: UK Test Laboratory

Hourly rate: £13.30

Reporting To: Quality Manager

Role Purpose

To conduct testing in-line with relevant industry standards, test methods and internal work instructions to KPI timescales.

Responsibilities

• To conduct testing in-line with relevant industry standards, test methods and internal work instructions to KPI timescales
• Report test results and any potential issues / delays
• Maintain at all times a high level of housekeeping in and around the workplace
• Comply at all times with Group and Divisional Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions

What Good Looks Like

• Testing is conducted to standard and test method requirements and within timescales
• Zero incidents; near misses, accidents, environmental incidents
• High standards of housekeeping
• Zero major non-conformities during 1st, 2nd and 3rd party audits

Role Specifics

• To prepare and test pipe and product samples in-line with relevant industry standards, test methods and internal work instructions
• To carry out material analysis in line with relevant industry standards, test methods and internal work instructions
• To accurately report test results and flag any issues immediately to the Line Manager
• To immediately record test data / results on the relevant systems so that all data is up to date and maintain filing accurately at all times
• To remove, cut up and dispose of samples / rigs / completed tests in the correct place
• To plan testing so that all tests are concluded in the shortest test timeframe reporting immediately where any delays are likely to occur
• To stock check all consumables used within the test laboratory including; pipe, end caps, bulk heads etc. and report stock levels to the Line Manager on a frequent basis
• To maintain at all times a high level of housekeeping in and around the workplace, cleaning up the work area immediately after use and replacing tools in the appropriate area
• To advise line manager if any housekeeping problem cannot be resolved easily and quickly
• All waste is disposed of correctly in line with the Waste Management Procedure
• To report any improvements that could be made
• To comply at all times with Group and Divisional Policies and Procedures including; the Quality Policy, Health and Safety Policy and the Environmental Policy

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.