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Permanent

Lab Technician {Surface Treatment/Paint/Coatings

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Stalybridge
money-bag £30000 - £40000/annum Company Benefits
Posted: 27 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 26 August 2026
Ref: 225416857

Lab Technician {Surface Treatment/Paint/Coatings}

Cheshire

-30,000 to -40,000 + Company Benefits

Are you a Lab Technician from a surface treatment, painting, or surface coating background or similar and looking to join a well-established business whose group have grown to become a major player within the Nuclear Industry.

Do you want a role that is both challenging, as well as rewarding, in a business that offers excellent career progression opportunities as well as a business who value its employees.

On offer is the exciting opportunity for a Lab Technician to join a leading surface treatment business who''s wider group have grown to become a major player in the Nuclear Industry. With a history spanning over 50 years, this company offer excellent job security, as well as long and short term career prospects within the business, as well as the wider group of companies.

In this role, the successful Lab Technician will work within the laboratory department supporting all periodic testing requirements as well as other laboratory functions in accordance with a range of strict written standards. The Lab Technician will be required to support the review of laboratory test reports and understand what action to take when there are opportunities to prevent risk or make improvements identified through reliable test data.

The ideal Lab Technician would come from a similar role, and or, have a relevant degree and be able to perform the role from day one. Also, you must be prepared to work on site every day and within the Nuclear/Defence/Aerospace Industries.

The Role:

  • Test coatings, materials, chemicals, and water systems to meet internal and client standards.
  • Fill process tanks with new chemicals using technical data sheets and client specs.
  • Monitor and adjust existing chemical solutions to stay within required operating parameters.
  • Follow strict schedules for all periodic testing requirements.
  • Help top up effluent chemicals when needed.
  • Identify and mark test tokens to keep test results accurate and traceable.
  • Operate electronic titration systems, corrosion test chambers, and other lab tools daily.
  • Follow all safety procedures at all times.
  • Record, analyze, and interpret data from tests.
  • Other role and responsibilities as required by the Quality Manager.

The Person:

  • Lab Technician able to carry out chemical analysis.
  • Local to Cheshire.

Keywords: Lab Technician, Chemical, Engineering, Paint, Aerospace, Defence, Military, Chemical Testing, Quality

If you''re interested in this role, click ''apply now'' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Ref: 26471

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