LABORATORY TECHNICIAN/APPRENTICE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Company: Centaur Technologies Ltd Locati[...]

Preston College; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist liquid roofing manufacturing company is seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician based in Preston. The role involves quality control testing, maintaining laboratory records, and ensuring safety standards. This position offers a fully funded Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship in collaboration with Preston College, providing opportunities for future study and career development.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic for chemistry.
• No prior experience required, training will be provided.
• Ideal for a long-term career in chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Conducting quality control testing of raw materials and finished products.
• Maintaining accurate records according to laboratory requirements.
• Ensuring laboratory testing meets safety and quality standards.

Skills

Working methodically

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Education

Five GCSE passes at Grade C/4 or equivalent including Maths, English and Science

Job description

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN/APPRENTICE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Company: Centaur Technologies Ltd

Location: Preston

Wage: TBC with successful candidate

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Expiry: 31/07/2025

The successful candidate will be involved in Quality Control testing of raw materials and finished products, as well as in-process testing for ongoing production. Additionally, there will be opportunities to assist with ongoing research and development of new and existing products. Other duties include record keeping and maintaining a clean, tidy, and well-stocked laboratory.

DUTIES

We are a specialist liquid roofing manufacturing company seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician at our purpose-built facility located just off junction 31a of the M6 in Preston.

Responsibilities include:

Ensuring that laboratory testing is conducted to high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Maintaining accurate and proper records to meet the requirements of the laboratory management system.

Conducting sampling and testing in accordance with established protocols.

Ensuring that test equipment is checked, cleaned, and maintained to an acceptable level.

Communicating regularly and effectively with the senior chemist and other departments.

WORKING HOURS PER WEEK

40 hours per week 8am to 5pm, 60mins unpaid lunch

REQUIRED SKILLS

Working methodically, following established procedures.

Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.

REQUIRED QUALITIES

Experience beyond the classroom is not required, as training will be provided, but enthusiasm for chemistry is a must. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in chemistry.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants will be required to have five GCSE passes at Grade C/4 or equivalent including Maths, English and Science.

NUMBER OF VACANCIES

1

FUTURE PROSPECTS

This is a varied and stimulating role allowing the applicant the opportunity to undertake a fully funded Laboratory Technician (Level 3) Apprenticeship in conjunction with Preston College. There will be the opportunity for further study, subject to proven aptitude and interest shown, as well is increasing levels of responsibility through ongoing training.