Lab Technician

Brafe; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer of high specification alloy castings is seeking a motivated individual for laboratory responsibilities. The role includes metallurgical testing, managing foundry processes, and chemical analysis. Candidates should have practical laboratory experience, awareness of health and safety, and a science background (A level upwards). Offering a competitive salary between £14-£17 per hour, a 37-hour week, 25 days holiday, plus a pension and life cover.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Highly competitive pension

Life cover

Qualifications

• Candidates must be well motivated and good team players.
• Good numeracy and literacy are essential skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct metallurgical testing.
• Manage foundry melt release and charge corrections.
• Support in arranging third-party witnessing coordination.
• Conduct chemical analysis.
• Support incoming material control.

Skills

Practical laboratory experience

Awareness of Health and Safety issues

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Science background – A level upwards

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Brafe Engineering Limited are an employee-owned company and we are a world leading UK manufacturer of high specification alloy castings supporting global customers with an end-to end single service solution.

Duties

• Metallurgical testing.
• Test bar failure recovery – Working with metallurgist team for actions
• Foundry melt release and charge correction
• Supporting in arranging 3 rd party Witnessing Co ordination
• Annual calibration and servicing of laboratory equipment
• Software development on systems to monitor testing and sub-contract
• Managing material bookings.
• Become conversant with software and systems on timelines and testing
• Chemical analysis
• PMI Trained
• Support Incoming material control

Charge correction Skills & Experience.

• Practical laboratory experience
• An awareness of Health and Safety issues in a working environment
• Science background – A level upwards
• Good working knowledge of manufacturing, Word and Excel Good numeracy and literacy are essential skills.

Candidates need to be well motivated, good team players with good communication skills and problem-solving skills.

An excellent salary is on offer £14-£17 depending on experience. You will work 37 hours a week. Holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum plus Bank Holidays. Great benefits are on offer including: a highly competitive pension and life cover.

If you have the relevant experience and are interested in this role apply by forwarding your CV.