Manufacturing Plant Support Lab Technician

Basic Function

The Plant Support Lab Technician is responsible for the accurate testing of polymer materials and assistance with Plant Support activities at Milton Keynes site.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Carry out accurate testing on polymer materials in accordance with work instructions, international standards and safe working practices
• Accurate recording of parameters, test results and observations
• Professionally and promptly completing administration/documentation requirements
• Ensure appropriate handling and storage of materials
• Organise appropriate retention and control of test material evidence
• Support technical development projects and customer complaints
• Focal Point for plant colour issues
• Ensuring that product release is verified and completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Support SAP/PLM software tasks
• Preparation and dispatch of samples
• Maintain a high standard of safety, housekeeping and hygiene at all times
• Must work in compliance with the requirements of the site management systems (IATF16949, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001)

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• GCSE Level A – C (or equivalent) in Mathematics, English, Sciences
• A-Level (or equivalent) in Mathematics or Sciences subject

Work Experience:

• Over 2 years’ experience in a laboratory-based role
• Hands-on experience with mechanical processing machinery/tools
• Experience in a polymer-related field (particularly in physical testing) is desirable
• Experience with SAP/PLM software is beneficial

Person Specification

• Critical Competencies/Behaviours:
• Highly self-motivated as you will be expected to work with minimal supervision
• Good attitude towards safe working practices
• Good attention to detail and consistent working approach
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, written and verbally
• Ability to effectively manage multiple and/or changing priorities with minimal supervision
• Drives results & ensures accountability
• Physically capable of running machinery, lifting, climbing steps

Skills:

• Understanding of polymer materials, processing and test methods
• Good problem-solving approach
• Basic understanding of the use of machinery and power tools
• Good documentation management and experienced with use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Languages:

• Must be fluent in written and verbal English.

Terms and Conditions

We offer an attractive compensation package, dependant on skills & experience, and participation in the Company’s discretionary short-term incentive (bonus) programme. Currently, the full-year target bonus for this position is 6% of base salary.
The holiday entitlement is 25 days/annum plus bank holidays
We offer membership of the Company Defined Contribution Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 10% matching double employee contributions.
We also offer  Group Life & Income Protection insurances, a Health Cash Plan and a Cycle to Work Scheme.
Working hours 8.00-16.00 Monday-Friday

Competencies