Do you have a degree in chemistry or materials science? Have you got a little experience of working in a lab environment? Can you start ASAP?

Join this traditional yet entrepreneurial manufacturer in North Manchester as their new Polymer Technician.  It’s a company that Bowmay have serviced for over 20 years so we can guarantee that you’re joining a credible and structured business who can offer a long-term career.

What You Get

• A salary of up to £28,000 (depends entirely on experience)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Death in service benefits
• You’ll work onsite daily in their top of the range lab, but you will get a super early finish on Fridays!

About The Job

• We’re looking for a driven Lab Technician who will join a strong technical team.
• Your focus will be Polymer / Rubber compounds.
• You’ll be responsible for testing site produced compounds for hardness, specific gravity, plasticity and colouration in line with customer requirements.
• With your accuracy and keen eye for detail, you’ll record all test data using the internal QMS.
• You will manage compliance documentation and certification as well as being a keen H&S advocate.
• Using various forms of laboratory equipment, you’ll have the ability to work safely and to standard testing methods.

About You

• You should have experience of materials, textiles, packaging or polymer textiles OR a big passion for it!
• You should LOVE working in a laboratory environment and will want to form a career as a Polymer Technician.
• As you’ll liaise with multiple teams including QA, QC, production as well as customers, you’ll need confidence to relay verbally any test results.

About The Company

• An impressive manufacturer with a stable work-force.
• They are a business who like to invest in their people and their facility.