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Trainee Lab Technician

Trainee Lab Technician

Pursuit Resources Group

Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 16 days

Witham, Essex CM82XA, England

£28,000 per annum

Full Time

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Trainee Lab Technician in Witham, Essex, offering a salary of £28,000 per annum.
The role requires candidates to work rotating shifts from 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm every four weeks, and applicants must be car drivers.
No previous experience in a furnace is necessary as full training will be provided, but a GCSE grade C or higher in Maths or any science subject is required.
The employer offers several benefits, including a pension scheme, life assurance, and discounts on gym memberships and other perks.
This opportunity is ideal for school leavers looking to start their scientific career in a supportive environment.

Trainee Lab Technician

Witham, Essex

£28,000 PA

6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm rotating every 4 weeks

MUST BE A CAR DRIVER

Permanent

We are working with an award winning employer to find a Trainee Lab Technician in the Witham area to join their team. As part of the role you will be working within the science and research industry as Laboratory Supervisor to ensure that good house keeping and a clean, safe working environment in maintained throughout the lab.

Are you a school leaver looking for a kick start in your scientific career? Then look no further as this might be the role for you!!

Duties :

All duties to be carried out in accordance with the Company's policies, Health and Safety and Environmental policies and the Company's accreditation and quality systems.

Initial weighing of samples into cups
Mixing samples with litharge using an extracted cupboard
Accurate weighing of metals
Ensuring the Furnace area is kept clean whilst maintaining safety standards
Using hand held pump truck to move material
Placing samples into crucibles and melting within a furnace
Pouring small amounts of molten material into moulds

Experience :

Excellent attention to detail
Good communication skills as it will be a team based role
Good level of flexibility in both time and work
Maths or any science subject GCSE grade C or higher
No previous furnace experience required as full training will be supplied

The great benefits of working for this company are below.

5% EE with 5% ER pension
24 days (rising to 25 in 2024) holidays plus public bank holidays
Life Assurance - 3x cover
Group Income Protection - 26 week deferred period, 50% of salary for up to 5 years
Employee Assistance Program
Cycle to Work - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
Tech-scheme (White Goods) - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
Gym Membership discount vouchers - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
Discounts/Perks - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
Car Salary Sacrifice - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
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