Laboratory Technician

046109709

£30,000 - £34,500 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Aston, West Midlands

Engineering And Technical

Posted 2 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

πŸ”¬ Laboratory Shift Technician – Metals Manufacturing


πŸ“ Aston, Birmingham
πŸ’° Β£34,500 + Shift Allowance
πŸ•’ Rotating Shifts (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm / 10pm–6am)


Are you an experienced Laboratory Technician with a background in metals, foundry, steel, aluminium, copper, brass, or industrial manufacturing?


We are seeking a Laboratory Shift Technician to join a well-established manufacturing operation, supporting quality assurance, materials testing, and process control within a fast-paced production environment.


Key Responsibilities:
βœ” Mechanical and metallurgical testing including hardness, tensile, bend and grain size analysis
βœ” Spectrographic chemical analysis and verification of material composition
βœ” Inspection and testing of incoming raw materials and scrap
βœ” Calibration and verification of laboratory equipment
βœ” Monitoring and analysis of process solutions, acids and treatment tanks
βœ” Preparation of Certificates of Conformity and quality documentation
βœ” Macro and microstructural examination of metal products


What We're Looking For:
βœ” Laboratory, quality control, or metallurgical testing experience within a manufacturing environment
βœ” Knowledge of mechanical and chemical testing methods
βœ” Experience working with metal products, alloys, castings, extrusions or engineered materials
βœ” Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
βœ” Ability to work independently and make sound decisions


Additional Responsibility:
The successful candidate will occasionally provide operational cover during nights and weekends, ensuring production, quality, safety and staffing requirements are maintained.


What's on Offer:
β€’ Β£34,500 salary including shift allowance
β€’ Structured rotating shift pattern
β€’ Training and development opportunities
β€’ Stable manufacturing environment
β€’ Long-term career prospects


If you have laboratory experience within metals or heavy manufacturing and are looking for a varied, hands-on role with responsibility and career development, we'd like to hear from you.