Details:
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Brighouse Calderdale
- Date: 3 weeks ago
Description:
Are you inquisitive, analytical and thorough? Do you have experience of working within a lab setting in the textiles or chemicals sector? Can you start ASAP?
We’re partnering with a West Yorkshire manufacturer who have a growth strategy in place. They are looking for an experienced Lab / QC Technician to join their technical team.
Maybe you’ve recently graduated and are looking for that first step into textiles or maybe you’ve already got lots of experience but looking for a good employer who will let you flourish.
What You’ll Get
* A competitive salary DOE
* Quarterly bonus based on business financial performance
* 25 days holiday which increases with service
* Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
* Paid Voluntary Days
* Health & Wellbeing support
* Further training and development
About You
* Ideally you will have had exposure to working in a laboratory with textiles, chemicals, coatings or dyes – this could be during your studies or in employment
* You should have an analytical mindset and be able to provide accurate analysis and reporting of your findings
* You’ll need to be a people-person and will enjoy collaborating with internal teams including product development and production
* With your high attention to detail, you will thrive on providing top-tier, critical information to your team
* You’ll have patience, independence and a passion for textiles
* The ability to multi-task, prioritise and shift your focus is needed for this role
About The Role
* You’ll join as Laboratory Technician and will work in support of the Product Development Manager
* Your primary responsibilities will be day to day testing of incoming samples, raw materials, in-process and finished goods using various testing methods
* You should have a good eye for colour and will need to undertake a test at interview stage
* You will record, review, file and report findings of all testing, escalating any anomalies and making suggestions for improvement
* Ensuring all equipment is clean and in good working order, ready for next use
About The Business
* A growing group of companies who invest heavily in their people, their sites and their products – a people first employer
* Good, local people populate this site, you’ll join a welcoming and friendly team
* One of the UK’s leading manufacturers in their field focusing on sustainability and low environmental impact
If you're looking for a quick start, please apply now or call the Bowmay team for a chat