Elevation Recruitment Group's skilled shop floor team is pleased to be working on behalf of a hydrogen generator manufacturer to recruit a laboratory technician.
Working Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £30k - £35k
The Role
We are seeking a talented lab technician to support the operation and maintenance of hydrogen generators and catalyst production equipment.
Responsibilities
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the lab technician will support engineers and scientists in technology development. Key responsibilities include:
- Setting up and preparing laboratory facilities, equipment, instruments, and materials for experiments or tests.
- Operating HMI systems to control hydrogen generators and catalyst production systems.
- Performing maintenance and calibration of lab equipment to ensure operability, accuracy, and reliability.
- Assisting engineers and scientists in conducting experiments, tests, and research projects.
- Collecting and analysing data, measurements, and observations using various tools and techniques.
- Recording and documenting experimental data, observations, and results accurately and promptly.
- Following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols to ensure consistency and reproducibility of experiments.
- Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues during experiments or tests.
- Assisting in developing and optimizing test systems, laboratory procedures and protocols, and other development activities.
- Collaborating with other team members or researchers to analyze and interpret data.
- Complying with safety protocols and ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
- GCSE or equivalent; technical college graduate or apprentice trained preferred.
- 3 years of experience as a lab technician in an engineering workshop or laboratory setting.
- Strong work ethic with a drive to complete tasks to very high-quality standards.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a diverse team of technicians, engineers, and scientists.
- Capable of operating and maintaining complex systems and test equipment.
- Safety-focused.
- Experience with operating PLC control systems and data logger systems.
- Experience working with hazardous gases and liquids.
- Knowledge of 5S principles.
- Computer literacy.
Benefits
- Pension: Employer contributions of 5% to accompany a 3% employee contribution.
- Private healthcare.
- Holiday: 25 days plus UK bank holidays.
- Share option scheme.
- Confidential counselling service via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Other Details.
- This is a full-time position.
- All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.
- UK and overseas travel may be required for training courses and occasional customer or supplier visits.
For further information please click apply or contact Amy