Laboratory Technician / Chemist
The Opportunity:
If you are an experienced Chemist, Industrial Chemist or Laboratory Technician, then this could be the perfect role for you. This position will involve working in a Chemical Laboratory within a busy engineering firm. There are currently two shifts available, being a late shift Monday to Thursday or a night shift Tuesday to Friday (see below for working hours).
The Role:
* This vacancy is a great opportunity for you to progress in a busy, hands-on laboratory and factory setting. Working in a well-established, award-winning facility as part of a small Chemistry team on the late shift, working a 4-day week but earning a full-time salary.
* The successful candidate will assist the Senior Process Chemist in the analyses, control, and maintenance of all wet processes/chemistry and assist in the running of the water and chemical waste treatment.
* Control and troubleshooting of all wet processes (Chemistry).
* Involved in the installation and commissioning of new equipment and processes.
* Maintain machinery and equipment in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
* Ensure that water and chemical waste treatment controls are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements.
* Use of documentation control systems – paper and electronic.
What you will bring to the Team:
* Preferably 2+ years of experience in a Chemist's role.
* Logical thinking and a good application of the scientific method.
* A degree in Chemical Engineering or another Chemistry-based qualification.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent data and statistical analysis skills.
* Ability to maintain a high level of detail.
* Good understanding of technical documentation.
* The ability to work unsupervised in a Night Shift role.
Benefits:
* The starting salary is £29,640. After 6 months and subject to meeting the required performance criteria, the salary will increase to £31,320. The highest grade in the department is £40,308.
* The late shift attracts a bonus of £7 per day, and the night shift £15 per day.
* Quarterly Company bonus scheme – can be up to 12% of your salary!
* Contributory pension.
* Death in service insurance.
Working Hours:
Night shift: 6pm - 6am - Tuesday - Friday
Late shift: 12noon - 10.30pm Monday to Thursday
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr