Location: Aston, Birmingham
Salary: £34,500 per annum (including shift allowance)
Hours: Rotating shifts – 6:00am to 2:00pm / 2:00pm to 10:00pm / 10:00pm to 6:00am
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Shift Technician to join our team in Aston, Birmingham. Reporting to the Senior Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of laboratory testing, equipment verification, solution analysis, and quality assurance activities to ensure products meet customer specifications and company standards.
The role also includes providing operational cover for shift management during nights and weekends when required.
Key Responsibilities
Verification of Mechanical & Chemical Properties
Hardness testing
Tensile testing
Bend testing
Spring bend testing
Grain size determination
Spectrographic chemical analysis
Various supplementary tests as required
Generation of Certificates of Conformity
Verification & Maintenance of Test Equipment
Routine calibration checks of hardness testers, tensometer and spectrographs
Daily maintenance of the Spectrolux Container Laboratory
Maintenance of laboratory equipment as required
Routine Solution Checks
Verification of acid tank strengths and recommending additions
Verification of degreaser tank strengths and recommending additions
Verification of benzotriazole strengths and recommending additions
Structural Analysis
Routine macrosections of cast structures
Microsectioning and polishing as required
Inspection of Incoming Raw Materials
Inspection and testing of virgin and scrap materials
Shift Management Cover
When required to cover night shifts and weekends, responsibilities include:
Full responsibility for plant operations
Ensuring health, safety and environmental requirements are adhered to at all times
Maintaining high quality standards throughout the manufacturing process
Prioritising jobs and workloads
Managing staffing levels across manufacturing operations
Candidate Requirements
Experience working in a laboratory, quality control or manufacturing environment
Knowledge of mechanical and chemical testing methods
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
Ability to work independently and make decisions when covering shift management responsibilities
Good organisational and communication skills
Commitment to health, safety and environmental compliance
What We Offer
Competitive salary of £34,500 per annum, including shift allowance
Structured rotating shift pattern
Training and development opportunities
Supportive team environment
Opportunity to work within a quality-focused manufacturing operation
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding laboratory role within a manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you
Salary description
£34500.00 - £34500.00 per year