Laboratory Technician

Stalybridge
1 year ago
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Are you looking for a fresh challenge, with a forward-thinking organisation within the high-tech engineering sector? The Hyde Group are established Industry experts within Aerospace Engineering and have a new vacancy for a Laboratory Technician working at our surface treatment site in Stalybridge.

About us

We are one of the UK's largest and most trusted engineering companies, providing products and services to Aerospace, Defence, Nuclear, Energy and Scientific sectors. We have successfully supplied to the Aerospace industry for over 50 years. We are currently on track to achieve our strong growth plans and we pride ourselves on delivering right first-time solutions and going the extra mile to delight our customers.

About the opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join a reputable business with a strong set of core values in a friendly supportive environment. We have a strong focus on developing our people with the potential to further your career. Our salaries are competitive and we also offer a generous holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays along with a fantastic benefits package.

The Lab Technician function will work closely under the direction of the Quality Manager who is responsible for quality compliance of the organisation to customer and regulatory requirements, on a wide range of quality assurance and control activities to ensure our KPIs are achieved.

The successful candidate will work within the laboratory supporting our manual and automated processing line in relation to chemical analysis, solution analysis and periodic testing to ensure compliance to NADCAP requirements and process control & optimisation. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity for internal progression within the group and the organisation.

Main Duties

  • Periodic Testing of laboratory equipment to Quality Management System requirements.

  • Periodic Testing of chemical solutions from manual & automated process lines to ensure stability and compliance to data card and work instruction requirements.

  • Periodic Testing of deionized water supply and rinse tanks to ensure compliance to data card and work instruction requirements.

  • Support surface treatment testing to ensure treatments and coatings meet customer requirements.

  • Support non-routine laboratory testing for process capability and organisation scope extensions.

  • Compliance to laboratory solution datasheets and internal QMS health & Safety requirements.

  • Record, Analyse and interpret results from tests.

  • Support document management system controls to all laboratory records and results.

  • Data capture, analysis, and action generation to bring about improvements based on results on laboratory testing.

  • Control and procurement of laboratory solutions and stock levels to the Inventory Management System.

  • Support Laboratory 6S Standard to ensure laboratory remains in a controlled sustainable condition.

    Desired Skills

  • Ability to carry out chemical analysis.

  • Experience working with strongly acidic and basic solutions in a laboratory environment.

  • Knowledgeable in chemical and solution analysis requirements.

  • IT Literate - Microsoft Office Software.

  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with constantly changing priorities.

  • Methodical and analytical with excellent attention to detail.

    Desired Experience

  • HNC or equivalent in a chemistry or similar subject desired.

  • Minimum A-Level in chemistry or similar education.

  • Laboratory professional with working experience in a laboratory function within a manufacturing setting.

  • NADCAP AC7108 Experience is desired.

  • Strong health and safety knowledge and experience working with hazardous chemicals

    What we offer

  • Competitive salary.

  • Generous annual leave entitlement.

  • Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers.

  • Purpose built sites with free parking.

  • Discounted gym membership.

  • Excellent career development opportunities available.

  • Cycle to work scheme.

    Diversity and Inclusion

    The Hyde Group are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds in particular groups who are currently under represented in our sector.

    All our roles require the need to obtain BPSS clearance which includes DBS check and 3 years employment references.

    If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, then we’d love to hear from you

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