Scott Bader
Process Technology Assistant
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Laboratory Technician
This is a hands-on laboratory-based role where accuracy, attention to detail, and a proactive approach are essential. You'll be responsible for testing production samples, maintaining laboratory records, preparing testing chemicals, and ensuring testing equipment remains calibrated and compliant with ISO and company standards. You'll also investigate product issues, support customer complaint analysis, and contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance manufacturing performance.
Working within a collaborative team environment, you'll have the opportunity to support training of manufacturing colleagues, provide technical guidance when required, and deputise for the QC Team Leader or Technical & QC Manager during periods of absence. Safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement are central to everything we do, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their technical career within manufacturing.
Some of Your Key Responsibilities:
- Perform in-process and final product testing accurately and within agreed timescales.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration schedules, testing records, and ISO documentation.
- Support investigations into product quality issues, customer complaints, and returned goods.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements that increase product quality and reduce manufacturing downtime.
- Provide technical support and training to manufacturing teams and assist the wider Quality team as required.
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What Do I Need to Be Successful in This Role?
- GCSE (or equivalent) qualification in a Science subject with previous laboratory or testing experience.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately record and interpret technical information.
- Knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety procedures and safe laboratory practices.
- Confident using Microsoft Office and working within computerized systems.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work on a 3-shift pattern.
What's in It for Me?
- A competitive salary alongside inclusion into our company bonus scheme. Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus scheme reinforces the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes.
- Enhanced employer pension contribution whereby Scott Bader will contribute a maximum of 2x your contribution, up to a maximum of 10%.
- Private medical insurance alongside a host of further discounts and employee benefit schemes.
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
- One fully paid volunteering day each year, plus matched charity fundraising of up to £1,000.
- Free onsite parking, electric vehicle charging points, discounted cafeteria, and onsite swimming pool.
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Who Are Scott Bader?
Scott Bader is an employee-owned global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives, and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we have over 100 years of expertise in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for customers around the world. Today we employ around 800 people across seven manufacturing sites and eighteen offices globally.
What makes Scott Bader different is our unique employee ownership model. Since 1951, our colleagues have shared responsibility for the success of the business through our Commonwealth, balancing commercial success with our commitment to people, communities, and the environment.
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