Coatings Laboratory Technician

CK Group are recruiting for a Coatings Laboratory Technician, to join a global materials manufacturing company, based near Wigan, on a full time, permanent basis.


The Company:

Our client is a global leader in manufacturing glass for the architectural, automotive and technical sectors. They strive to be the best innovator of high-performance glass and glazing solutions. They now have an exciting opportunity for a Coatings Laboratory Technician, to join their Thin Film Resource Group within the R&D Function, and are offering a salary ranging from £24,000 - £32,000 depending on experience.


Location:

The Coatings Laboratory Technician position will be based at the company's site near Wigan, easily commutable by road from Merseyside including Liverpool, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale and Manchester. Please note a full UK driving licence and car ownership is required due to the company's location.


Coatings Laboratory Technician Role:

Your main duties will be:

• Developing new coated products and processes.
• Investigation of new coatings applied through spray coating, sputter coating and Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD).
• Operating and maintaining lab coating and testing equipment.
• Conducting durability tests and preparing samples.
• Measuring various physical properties of coated glass.

Your Background:

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:

• Coatings experience - ideal.
• Educated to BTEC/HNC level - ideal.
• Experience working as a laboratory technician - ideal.
• Driving licence and access to car - essential.

Benefits:

37.5 hours per week, 25 days holiday, Holiday purchase scheme, Flexible Working, Pension Scheme, Bonus Scheme, On-site car parking/EV charging points, On-site canteen and On site fitness.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference in all correspondence. Please note a full UK driving licence and car ownership is required due to the company's location.

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