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Shift Lab Technician

CK Group
Basildon
11 months ago
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Shift Lab Technician

CK Group are currently recruiting for a Shift Lab Technician to join a chemical manufacturing company in the oil and additives industry at their site based in the Basildon area, on a full time, permanent basis. This is a shift based role involving alternating morning shifts (Mon-Thur 6am-6pm) and night shifts (Mon-Thur 6pm-6am) 

The Client:

Our client is a privately owned organisation who specialise in formulating, manufacturing and supplying chemicals used in the oil and gas industry. The company offers a salary of £29,500 including shift allowance as well as a generous benefits package including 25 days' holiday + bank holidays, pension scheme with a company contribution of 9%, life assurance scheme, private healthcare, employee assistance programme and discretionary bonus scheme.

Location:

This role will be based at the company's site near Basildon, easily commutable by road from Chelmsford, Romford, Wickford, Southend, Grays and surrounding areas. 

Lab Manager Role:

Your main duties will include:

Testing and SamplingAll in house testing of raw materialsAll in house testing of finished productsAll reporting and recording of all test resultsEnsuring sample requests are processed in a timely manner, including arranging for transport and ensuring the required customs paperwork is completedTo support in development projects as and when requiredEnsure laboratory equipment is maintained and raise any maintenance queries to the Lab ManagerProvide support to the Lan Manager and Technical Team as required

Your Background:

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

 A Chemistry Degree or A level Chemistry  Previous experience in QC or Testing Laboratory

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