Trainee Lab Technician

HR GO Group; Castle Cary; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime rate available

Permanent position opportunity

Job summary

HRGO Recruitment is seeking a Trainee Lab Technician for a busy site in Castle Cary. This entry‑level role offers full training with no prior lab experience required, and a pathway to permanent employment for the right candidate.

The position involves assisting with sampling, lab testing, and material analysis within a capped 40-hour week on rotating shifts. You will join an experienced team focused on quality and compliance, with responsibilities including dilutions, raw material sampling, and

Qualifications

• No previous laboratory experience required - full training provided.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• A willingness to learn new skills.
• Reliable, organised and able to work as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and good work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily laboratory analysis and preparation.
• Preparing chemical dilutions.
• Registering raw material deliveries using computer software.
• Sampling incoming raw materials.
• Preparing samples and carrying out extractions.
• Assisting with chemical analysis of raw materials.
• Carrying out NIR analysis following training.
• Maintaining high cleaning and hygiene standards within the laboratory.
• Assisting with equipment checks and control charts.
• Monitoring laboratory stock and inventory.
• Managing raw material and finished product sample storage.
• Completing shift reports and maintaining accurate records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Team player

Job description

Trainee Lab Technician

Job Reference: LJ06112026

Manufacturing and Production Castle Cary, Somerset £13.52 per hour Temporary

Trainee Lab Technician

• Location: Castle Cary
• Rate of pay: £13.52 per hour (overtime rate available)
• Job type: Temporary (with opportunity to go permanent)
• Working hours: 40 hours per week on rotating shifts

Rotating Shifts:

• 6am-2pm, Monday-Friday
• 12pm-8pm, Monday-Friday

HRGO Recruitment is currently seeking a Trainee Lab Technician to join a busy and well-established client based in Castle Cary.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start a career in a laboratory environment. No previous laboratory experience is required, as full training will be provided. Candidates with previous manufacturing experience would be preferred, although a positive attitude, willingness to learn and good attention to detail are essential.

You will be working alongside an experienced team, assisting with laboratory testing, sampling and analysis of raw materials to help maintain high quality and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily laboratory analysis and preparation.
• Preparing chemical dilutions.
• Registering raw material deliveries using computer software.
• Sampling incoming raw materials.
• Preparing samples and carrying out extractions.
• Assisting with chemical analysis of raw materials.
• Carrying out NIR analysis following training.
• Maintaining high cleaning and hygiene standards within the laboratory.
• Assisting with equipment checks and control charts.
• Monitoring laboratory stock and inventory.
• Managing raw material and finished product sample storage.
• Completing shift reports and maintaining accurate records.

What We Are Looking For

• No previous laboratory experience required - full training provided.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• A willingness to learn new skills.
• Reliable, organised and able to work as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and good work ethic.

Additional Information

• Driving licence required due to the location.
• Applicants must be aged 18 or over due to the nature of the role.
• Excellent opportunity to develop new skills and gain laboratory experience.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position.

Equal Opportunities

HRGO Recruitment are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, experiences and walks of life. We believe everyone should have an equal opportunity to succeed, and we encourage applications from all suitably qualified and motivated individuals.