XRF Laboratory Technician

AHK Group; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfred H Knight is seeking an XRF Laboratory Technician for our head office in Prescot, Liverpool. You will perform analytical testing and laboratory procedures with high accuracy, organising daily workloads and ensuring samples are processed correctly to meet reporting deadlines.

You will maintain clean and safe lab conditions and keep accurate records in line with ISO 17025. Prior lab experience is preferred and teamwork is essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Organised and structured work style with flexibility to changing needs.
• Able to meet deadlines with reliability and efficiency.
• High attention to details in a laboratory setting.
• Strong team player with collaborative approach and work ethic.
• Manual dexterity to handle loads up to 15 kg.
• Read, understand and follow work instructions accurately.
• Proven time management skills and proactive attitude.
• Excellent communication across formats.

Responsibilities

• Carry out analytical testing and laboratory procedures with accuracy.
• Organise and process daily workloads, ensuring samples are handled correctly.
• Complete analytical work to required standards and within reporting deadlines.
• Maintain clean, safe and well‑ordered laboratory equipment and work areas.
• Keep accurate, traceable records in line with ISO 17025 requirements.

Skills

Organised working

Meet deadlines

Attention to detail

Team player

Manual dexterity

Follow instructions

Time management

Communication

Education

Laboratory experience preferred

Job description

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for an XRF Laboratory Technician to join our team at our head office in Prescot, Liverpool.

You will be responsible for carrying out analytical testing and laboratory procedures with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Working as part of the XRF team, you will help organise and process daily workloads, ensuring samples are handled correctly and analytical work is completed to the required standards and within agreed reporting deadlines.

You will also ensure laboratory equipment and work areas are kept clean, safe and in good working conditions, while maintaining accurate and traceable records in line with ISO 17025 requirements.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Ability to work in an organised and structured way, whilst maintaining flexibility to the changing and demanding needs of the business.
• Able to focus on meeting given deadlines.
• High attention to details.
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach and work ethic.
• Able to demonstrate a high degree of manual dexterity and can regularly carry loads of up to 15kg without issues.
• Read, understand and follow work instructions and guidelines accurately.
• Proven time management skills, quality driven and pro-active.
• Be able to communicate effectively in a range of different formats.

Required Work Experience

• Previous experience in a laboratory environment is preferred.

Required Qualifications

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.