Flammability Laboratory Technician

RCG Moody International Limited c/- Intertek; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

ABOUT YOU

As Flammability Laboratory Technician, you will have a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to upholding the highest safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment. The role also involves participation in quality and health and safety training as well as contributing to internal and external quality proficiency schemes.

Required skills and experience:

• Good general standard of education in Science, English and Math is essential in the role.
• Good IT literacy skills (MS Word, Excel)
• Attention to detail and ability to problem solve on the job.
• Experience in a similar working environment within a UKAS accredited laboratory with PPE products (beneficial, but not essential)
• Experience within the textile sector, whether this be testing or production.
• To understand the principals of a variety of PPE test procedures.
• Basic knowledge of test methods & specifications for consumer products and the ability to understand technical instruction, documents, and standards.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment against KPI's.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

You will be part of a team and be required to support and work flexibly between departments. You will ensure that you follow the correct methodologies and maintain a high level of quality. Routine work demands a high level of attention to detail, as well as the ability to work accurately and quickly to controlled methods.

Key activities:

• Ensure that work carried out complies with both customer requirements and company procedures.
• Ensure that work performed complies with accreditation requirements, and that work carried out is accurate.
• Accurate data entry, good organisation, ability to take on technical information and good manual dexterity.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines, including the proper handling of hazardous materials, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, and participating in safety training.
• Support Customer Service team in providing first class service to clients.
• Provide feedback to the senior technicians/line manager regarding resource requirements, client issues etc.
• To provide general advice to clients and co-workers.
• To communicate to clients and co-workers in a clear, concise, and unambiguous way, adopting a professional tone and style.
• To carry out other duties consistent with fulfilling the job function and ability to flex between departments as requested by the team leader.
• Effective day to day management of samples within the testing department. This will include tasks such as booking in samples, recording temperature checks/ instrument checks etc.
• Ensure work is tested within target turnaround times.
• Good and efficient housekeeping.
• Required to liaise with others inside/outside the department in a proactive and reactive manner to provide or obtain information to keep people informed so that work is completed effectively.
• The job holder will also build relationships and contacts to facilitate future exchange of information.
• Capability to work unsupervised and within a team environment, supported by Line management and the Senior technicians.

WHAT WE OFFER

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.