Laboratory Technician (Metal Testing) Aston, Birmingham Circa £32,000 15% Shift Allowance Holidays Bank Holidays Pension Benefits 3 Week Rotating Shift 06:00 to 14:00, 09:00 to 17:00, 14:00 to 22:00 and 22:00 to 06:00 ARE YOU A LAB TECHNICIAN FROM A METAL TESTING OR HEAVY MANUFACTURING BACKGROUND? Shift Laboratory Technician required for a well established and well renowned manufacturer who supply to a range of industries and supply their products on a global scale. They offer a varied role within a great team environment. To apply for the role, you must have previous experience as a laboratory technician within a manufacturing environment. Applicants applying from heavier industries will have a considerable advantage. Reporting to the Senior Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for verifying mechanical and chemical properties of products according to customer specification. This will involve; hardness testing, tensile testing, grain size determination and spectrographic chemical analysis. You will then be responsible for generating certificates of conformity. As part of your role, you will carry out basic routine maintenance and calibration on laboratory equipment as well as regular solution checks on apparatus. In a nutshell, you will inspect/analyse raw materials prior to treatment and test treated products to ensure they are fit for customer purpose. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company who truly invest in and value their staff, they boast a great team environment. The company offer a great benefits package where you have a fantastic earning potential. Shift Laboratory Technician Inspecting/Analysing Raw Materials Verifying Mechanical and Chemical Properties of products to customer specification Basic maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment Generating certificates of conformity 4 Week Rotating Shift 06:00 to 14:00, 09:00 to 17:00, 14:00 to 22:00 and 22:00 to 06:00 Shift Laboratory Technician Will ideally have previous experience as a laboratory technician Must have metal testing experience Applicants from heavy industry background will have a considerable advantage