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Pertemps Warrington
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Ormskirk, Lancashire L392BY, England
£30,000 per annum
Full Time
Retirement Plan
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Sonic Summary
- The R&D Technologist position is located in Ormskirk and offers a salary range of £28,000 to £33,000 depending on experience.
- The role requires candidates to have experience working in a laboratory environment and an HND/HNC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
- Key responsibilities include sample manufacture, conducting detailed tests, and maintaining laboratory standards and equipment.
- Knowledge of glass products is beneficial, but full training will be provided to the successful candidate.
- Additional benefits include 25 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and various on-site amenities.
Location: Ormskirk (L40)
Salary: £28,000- £33,000 (DOE) + Benefits
Shifts: Monday- Friday 08:30- 17:00
Contract Type: Permanent
Our client is one of the world's leading manufacturers of glass and glazing systems in three major business areas; Architectural Glass, Automotive and Technical Glass.
They are currently recruiting for an R&D Technologist to work within the Lamination Technology team. The team are responsible for the development of new laminated products for the architectural and automotive strategic business units, where function, performance, and durability are key.
As a R&D Technologist, your duties will be: -
" Sample manufacture, performing detailed measurements and assessments.
" Carrying out and reporting detailed test plans.
" Specialist instruments and dedicated test equipment will be used routinely. Full training will be provided.
" Overseeing service schedules, ensuring calibration and any other routine maintenance activities are carried out in a timely manner.
" General housekeeping of the laboratories and ensuring relevant HSE and Quality system documents are up to date.
The successful R&D Technologist will have the following skills: -
" Experience of working in a laboratory environment is essential.
" Must have HND/HNC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline (Engineering or the physical sciences.
" Knowledge of glass products or processing would be a benefit; however, full training will be provided.
" Demonstrates a strong attention to detail and seeks to assure customer satisfaction.
" Good oral and written communication skills.
" Proficient with Microsoft packages particularly with Excel would be beneficial.
Additional Information
" 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
" Holiday, Salary, Exchange Scheme.
" Defined contribution pension scheme.
" Staff Incentive Plan up to 10% of salary (not guaranteed).
" On site car parking.
" On site restaurant.
" On site fitness activities and events.
