Lab Technician
13 days ago
Taunton
Lab Technician Taunton, Somerset Immediate start available | Temp-to-perm opportunity Meridian Business Support is recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in the Taunton area for a Lab Technician. This role is being offered on a temporary basis initially, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate. If you're looking for more than just your next assignment and want the opportunity to build a long-term career within a stable and supportive business, this could be an excellent fit. This Lab Technician role would suit candidates with experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, laboratory support, quality control or process-based environments. As a Lab Technician, you will carry out a variety of hands-on tasks within a controlled working environment, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately and in line with established procedures. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting specialist manufacturing and processing activities, • Handling chemicals and controlled materials in accordance with COSHH and Health & Safety procedures, • Preparing, processing and inspecting small components and assemblies, • Following detailed work instructions and quality standards, • Carrying out checks to ensure consistency and accuracy, • Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working area, • Working effectively as part of a small team To be considered for this Lab Technician opportunity, you should have: • Previous experience within a manufacturing, production, laboratory, processing or quality-focused environment, • Experience handling chemicals or controlled materials would be advantageous, • An understanding of COSHH and workplace Health & Safety requirements, • Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work, • The ability to follow procedures and work instructions accurately, • A reliable, positive and flexible approach to work Applicants with experience as a Manufacturing Operative, Process Operative, Assembly Operative, Laboratory Assistant, Quality Inspector or Manufacturing Technician are encouraged to apply. • £12.71 - £13.75 per hour, depending on experience, • Immediate start available, • 35 hours per week, • Monday to Friday day shifts, • No evenings or weekend working, • Full training on company-specific processes, • Friendly and supportive working environment, • Opportunity to secure a permanent role following a successful temporary period, • Long-term career prospects within a well-established business, • Convenient Taunton location with good local transport links If you're looking for a Lab Technician role that offers regular hours, the chance to gain specialist skills and the potential to progress into long-term employment, we'd like to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr