Laboratory Technician

ABOUT YOU

You are a proactive, reliable and detail-oriented individual who takes pride in producing accurate work and maintaining high standards. You enjoy working in a structured, hands-on environment where organisation, problem-solving and a methodical approach are essential. You are naturally curious, keen to learn and develop your technical knowledge, with the confidence to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients. You are comfortable managing your own workload, prioritising tasks and working to deadlines, while remaining flexible and supportive of the wider team. With a background in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, you will bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in laboratory work and quality control.

Required skills and experience:

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Degree or HND in chemistry / science related subject
• Experience working in a laboratory environment preferably chemistry related would be beneficial.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join our team, supporting manufacturing quality control and supplier approval through the collection, preparation and analysis of production process chemicals and metallurgical test pieces. Working closely with the Staff Technologist at Rolls-Royce and the wider Intertek team, you will be responsible for receiving and recording samples, collecting and preparing process tank chemicals, and carrying out analysis in line with client specifications. You will play an important role in maintaining laboratory equipment, managing testing workloads and ensuring KPI turnaround targets are achieved, while also communicating with clients regarding technical queries and work requirements

Key activities:

• Receive, collect items, samples for testing or examination and record in the relevant booking in system.
• Collect process tank chemicals, prepare samples and carry out analysis against client specifications.
• Manage personal workloads to ensure KPI turnaround time targets are maintained.
• Ensure equipment is maintained to a high standard.

WHAT WE OFFER

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against applicants, and all qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring our colleagues are compensated in line with independently assessed living standards. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to support candidates and employees with disabilities or special needs.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.