Lab Technician

Laboratory Shift Technician

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed