Lab Technician Cockermouth, England
Job description
James Walker & Co Ltd is looking to recruit a Laboratory Technician who will be based at our Manufacturing Business Unit in Cockermouth, Cumbria.
About us:
James Walker is a global materials engineering specialist working in partnership with blue chip customers across the oil and gas, metallurgical, nuclear, biopharmaceutical, marine propulsion, aerospace and renewable energy industries.
With a heritage of innovation built up over 135 years, our business thrives on a culture of technical, operational and service excellence driven by a desire to put our people at the heart of amazing engineering.
Main duties of this role will include but are not limited to:
· Sample preparation and testing using a variety of equipment such as rheometers, hardness testing machines and tensometers.
· Carrying out compression set testing.
· Logging results and data accurately onto internal systems.
· Identifying issues and raising these accordingly.
· Contributing towards company and department success including the achievement of KPI’s.
The successful candidate must have:
· A minimum of 5 GCSE’s Grade C/4 or above including English, Maths and Science.
· A higher science based qualification such as a HNC or degree would be of an advantage.
· Previous experience of working within a Laboratory environment would be preferred but is not essential.
· Previous experience of data logging and recording would be of an advantage.
· A flexible approach to duties.
· Excellent interpersonal skills.
· The ability to pay particular attention to detail and quality of work.
· The ability to build great relationships.
· A pro-active approach to work and getting things done.
How to apply:
For further information on this vacancy, please contact the HR Department on 01900 823555.
To apply, please click on the link to submit your CV and covering letter detailing your salary expectations or alternatively please submit this to: FAO HR Department, James Walker & Co Ltd, Gote Brow, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 0NH.
In return we offer an excellent remuneration package, 25 days holiday per annum and the opportunity to enrol into the James Walker Group Personal Pension Plan.
Closing date: Friday 05 May 2023
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £20,430.42 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
