Lab Technician

Randstad UK; Kilrush; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Early finish Fridays

Site training on health & safety

Stable manufacturing environment

Job summary

Randstad UK is recruiting for a Lab Technician based in Kilrush. The role supports QA/QC testing in line with standards and reports to the Lab Supervisor, with cross-department collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have strong PC skills, be self-motivated, and possess excellent communication and project management abilities. 6-month contract with potential extension and consistent full-time hours.

Qualifications

• High level PC skills
• Self-motivated with ability to make independent decisions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety site procedures.
• Test final product against specifications and maintain quality records.
• Provide technical support to Engineering and Quality teams on key projects.
• Quality control analysis of incoming sources and completion of Certs of Assurance/Conformance.
• Assist with calibration and record maintenance.

Skills

Interpersonal & communication

Independent decision-making

Project management

Teamwork

PC skills

Job description

Location: Kilrush, Co. Clare

Role Type: 6-Month Contract (with potential for extension)

Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week.

Role Overview

We currently have a vacancy for the position of Lab Technician based in Kilrush. The Lab Technician contributes to the Quality & Technical Team by supporting the QA/QC testing in line with relevant standards. Reporting to the Lab Supervisor this position plays an important role in our Company, with visible relationships across all departments.

Contract Duration & Hours

• Duration: This is a temporary 6-month contract. An extension may be offered at the end of this term, subject to individual performance and overall business requirements.

• Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week.

• Schedule: * Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00

  • Friday: 08:30 - 16:00

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to all Environmental, Health & Safety site procedures.
• Testing of final product against specifications.
• Maintain quality records.
• Provide Technical support to Engineering and Quality teams on Key Projects.
• Quality Control Analysis of incoming sources.
• Completion of Certs of Assurance and Certs of Conformance.
• Assist with Calibration and record maintenance.
• Other reasonable duties as required by the Company.

Candidate Requirements

• High level of PC skills.
• Self-motivated, able to make independent decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Able to make independent decisions as well as operate in a team environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Consistent full-time hours with an early finish on Fridays.
• Stable work in a local manufacturing environment.
• Comprehensive training on all site health and safety protocols.

Randstad encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Whilst appointments will be made on merit alone candidates must be able to prove their right to work in the UK or the Republic of Ireland (as relevant). Randstad acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003