Engineering Lab Technician

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Engineering Lab Technician

  • Location: Saffron Walden
  • Salary: £28000.00 - £32000.00 per annum per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 19 days ago

Traditional energy storage products, like Lithium-Ion batteries are not the future when it comes to protecting our environment. It is this company's mission to find other solutions which are kinder to the planet and work in tandem with our ever-increasing electric lifestyles.

This vacancy for an Engineering Lab Technician is a very important one and certainly an opportunity to work with a vibrant young company, doing positive things for a greener future.

The role is based in the Great Chesterford area of South Cambridgeshire.

The Role:

  • Preparing lab materials and solutions
  • Lab activities, including some light machining and assembly
  • Carrying out inspection and testing
  • Maintaining and calibrating lab equipment
  • Monitoring and maintaining lab stocks

About You:

  • Qualified or experienced in a science/engineering related discipline
  • Previous experience working in a mechanical, engineering or electronics environment, ideally incorporating mechanical assembly, use of mills/drills - ideally in an R&D environment
  • Intricate, methodical approach to assembly, material preparation and testing
  • Understanding H&S in a lab context
  • Understanding of 5S and/or other continuous improvement tools
  • Experience of wet chemistry techniques would also be useful

What's in it for you?

  • Salary of around £28-32k, dependant on your experience
  • Perk box
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Share options
  • 5% employer pension contribution
  • Life assurance policy - 4 x salary
  • Specsavers eye care vouchers
  • Sports and social events
  • On-site gym (indoor and outdoor facilities), award winning restaurant and a café bar
  • On-site golf course
  • Beautiful, spacious, parkland setting
  • Shuttle bus from the local rail station