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Lab Technician

Prime Appointments
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3EL, England

Salary

£26,000 - £33,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Join a leading UK manufacturer of high-specification alloy castings as a Lab Technician, providing support to global customers.
  • This technical, hands-on role requires practical laboratory experience and offers long-term stability with excellent benefits.
  • The position involves conducting metallurgical testing, managing material failure recovery, and supporting third-party coordination.
  • The salary ranges from £14.00 to £17.00 per hour, depending on experience, for a 37-hour work week.
  • Candidates should have a science background (A-level or higher) and strong communication skills, with a focus on health and safety.

Join a world-leading UK manufacturer of high-specification alloy castings as a Lab Technician, supporting global customers through an end-to-end manufacturing solution. This is a technical, hands-on role within a laboratory and foundry environment, offering long-term stability, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work as part of a skilled metallurgical team.

Lab Technician Duties:

  • Carrying out metallurgical testing and chemical analysis
  • Supporting test bar failure investigations alongside metallurgists
  • Foundry melt release and charge correction activities
  • Managing material failure recovery and incoming material control
  • Supporting third-party witnessing coordination
  • Annual calibration and servicing of laboratory equipment
  • Managing material bookings and monitoring testing timelines
  • Developing and maintaining software systems for testing and subcontract monitoring
  • PMI testing and reporting

Pay & Hours:

  • 14.00 - 17.00 p/hour (depending on experience)
  • 37 hours per week
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Excellent benefits, including a highly competitive pension and life cover

Experience & Skills Required:

  • Practical laboratory experience
  • Science background (A-level or higher)
  • Strong awareness of health & safety in a working environment
  • Good working knowledge of manufacturing environments
  • Competent in Word and Excel
  • Strong numeracy, literacy, and problem-solving skills
  • Motivated team player with good communication skills

If you're interested in this Lab Technician role and have the relevant experience, please apply by submitting your CV. Or you can contact Carl @ Prime Appointments for more information.

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