Junior Laboratory Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Junior Laboratory Technician
Reporting to: Technical Manager
Salary: £20,000 to £22,500 subject to experience
Package: Group Pension, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance
Hours of Working 37.5 hours per week
Safe Working
- Ensure the working environment of the Laboratory is maintained and organised demonstrating effective management and providing a professional look for visitors to the Site
- Ensure that these areas are maintained to reduce risk of incidents and accidents
- Provide feedback through reporting Near Miss Reports and direct feedback with the Production Management team on potential Safety Issues
Maintaining Standards
- Ensure all equipment in the Laboratory is maintained to the standards set by the OEM and is calibrated to the required standard and frequency
- Maintaining, reviewing and updating test methods and specifications based on Trend Analysis and Customer Requirements
Training
- Provide training to all Operators, both Days and Shift to undertake the basic Quality Control testing to the required standards as defined by Plater Group specifications and/or Customer Requirements
- Maintain standards by undertaking individual assessments
Customer Complaints
- Working with Site personnel to both understand the causes and fully implement Corrective Actions
- Monitoring, auditing and assessing Label Quality and Accuracy for all products incorporating QC Testing and Labelling prior to Authorisation from the Laboratory
- Feedback on areas to improve and eliminate Customer Complaints
Communications
- Maintain effective communications with your peer group and all members of the site and the company
Team Working and Collaboration
- Demonstrate a clear willingness to work using Plater Group’s values
- Show respect with others in the organisation and collaborate effectively working as a team
Reporting Structure
- Direct reporting to the Technical Manager
- Indirect reporting to the Senior Management Team
- Collaborate with Technical Manager and Laboratory Assistant
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,000.00-£22,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Glossop, SK13 8ES: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Junior Lab Tech 13Apr2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Junior Laboratory Technician roles across Plater Chemicals's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £22,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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