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Lab Technician (Hot Area)

Pursuit Executive Recruitment Ltd
Witham
6 months ago
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Lab Technician (Hot Area)Witham, Essex£28,000 PA6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm rotating every 4 weeksMUST BE A CAR DRIVER PermanentGREAT ROLE FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS!We are working with an award winning employer to find a Lab Technician (Hot Area) in the Witham area to join their team. As part of the role you will be working within the science and research industry as Laboratory Supervisor to ensure that good house keeping and a clean, safe working environment in maintained throughout the lab.Are you a school leaver looking for a kick start in your scientific career? Then look no further as this might be the role for you!!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.Initial weighing of samples into cupsMixing samples with litharge using an extracted cupboardAccurate weighing of metalsEnsuring the Furnace area is kept clean whilst maintaining safety standardsUsing hand held pump truck to move materialPlacing samples into crucibles and melting within a furnacePouring small amounts of molten material into mouldsExperience :Excellent attention to detailGood communication skills as it will be a team based roleGood level of flexibility in both time and workMaths or any science subject GCSE grade C or higherNo previous furnace experience required as full training will be suppliedThe great benefits of working for this company are below.5% EE with 5% ER pension24 days (rising to 25 in 2024) holidays plus public bank holidaysLife Assurance - 3x coverGroup Income Protection - 26 week deferred period, 50% of salary for up to 5 yearsEmployee Assistance ProgramCycle to Work - Flex Self Funded Via VivupTech-scheme (White Goods) - Flex Self Funded Via VivupGym Membership discount vouchers - Flex Self Funded Via VivupDiscounts/Perks - Flex Self Funded Via VivupCar Salary Sacrifice - Flex Self Funded Via VivupReceive external trainingIf you are interested in applying for this Lab Technician (Hot Area) role, please give Pursuit Recruitment a call on (phone number removed)

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