Coatings Laboratory Technician
CK Group are recruiting for a Coatings Laboratory Technician, to join a global materials manufacturing company, based near Wigan, on a full time, permanent basis.
The Company:
Our client is a global leader in manufacturing glass for the architectural, automotive and technical sectors. They strive to be the best innovator of high-performance glass and glazing solutions. They now have an exciting opportunity for a Coatings Laboratory Technician to join their Thin Film Resource Group within the R&D Function and are offering a salary ranging from £24,000 - £32,000 depending on experience.
Location:
The Coatings Laboratory Technician position will be based at the company's site near Wigan, easily commutable by road from Merseyside including Liverpool, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale and Manchester. Please note a full UK driving licence and car ownership is required, due to the company's location.
Coatings Laboratory Technician Role:
Your main duties will be:
- Developing new coated products and processes.
- Investigation of new coatings applied through spray coating, sputter coating and Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD).
- Operating and maintaining lab coating and testing equipment.
- Conducting durability tests and preparing samples.
- Measuring various physical properties of coated glass.
Your Background:
The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:
- Educated to BTEC/HNC/apprenticeship level - these are strongly preferred over a degree-level education for this role.
- Experience working in a laboratory - essential.
- Driving licence and access to car - essential.
Benefits:
37.5 hours per week, 25 days holiday, Holiday purchase scheme, Flexible Working, Pension Scheme, Bonus Scheme, On-site car parking/EV charging points, On-site canteen and On site fitness.
Apply:
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 130 381 in all correspondence. Please note a full UK driving licence and car ownership is required, due to the company's location.
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