Science Technician

Witham, Essex

SHIFT PATTERN - 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm rotating every 4 weeks

MUST BE A CAR DRIVER if you do not reside in Witham due to Public transport not serving the area.

WHEN APPLYING PLEASE BE CLEAR AS TO WHERE YOU RESIDE TO ENSURE WE ARE ABLE TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION.

Role

Are you passionate about science and interested in working in a lab? Look no further! We are seeking a Trainee Science Technician to join our client''s dynamic team.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone eager to learn and develop their skills in a professional laboratory setting!

We are working with an award winning employer to find a Science Technician at their Witham site.

In this role, you will learn several techniques to produce a sample ready for analysis in the laboratory.

Duties :

All duties to be carried out in accordance with the Company''s policies, Health and Safety and Environmental policies and the Company''s accreditation and quality systems.

• Mixing samples with litharge
• Accurate weighing of metals
• Ensuring the area is kept clean whilst maintaining safety standards
• Using hand held pump truck to move materials
• Placing samples into crucibles
• Pouring materials into molds
• Melting within a furnace
• Pouring small amounts of molten material into moulds

Experience :

• Maths or any science subject GCSE grade C or higher
• A keen interest in Scientific subjects!
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work well within a team
• Good communication skills as it will be a team based role
• Good level of flexibility in both time and work

The great benefits of working for this company are below:

• 5% EE with 5% ER pension
• 24 days (rising to 25 in 2024) holidays plus public bank holidays
• Life Assurance - 3x cover
• Group Income Protection - 26 week deferred period, 50% of salary for up to 5 years
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
• Tech-scheme (White Goods) - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
• Gym Membership discount vouchers - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
• Discounts/Perks - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
• Car Salary Sacrifice - Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
• Receive external training

If you are interested in applying for this Trainee Technician role, please give Pursuit Recruitment a call on (phone number removed).