Production Laboratory Operative

PG Assist is a specialist managed service provider. We provide laboratory, warehouse, administration, and miscellaneous support services for a large, highly respected blue-chip company, who create branded goods and services across the Globe.

We currently require a Production Laboratory Operative to join one of our current teams based at our clients Longbenton site.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our forward thinking and dynamic organisation in a laboratory-based role. Due to the nature of this work, there is no opportunity to work from home.

Description of work: -

Creation and testing of Dry Laundry Powder products and raw materials including: -

• Reading from batch making cards to weigh raw materials
• Manual handling of products and raw materials
• Measurements of product and raw material physical properties (density, moisture, pH etc.)
• Data entry into lab notes
• Housekeeping and cleaning of work areas and equipment
• Basic checks of safety equipment and restocking PPE
• Raw material inventory stocktaking and dispensing
• Start up and shut down checklist
• Ad hoc projects as and when they arrive

Candidates should have:

• An interest/education in science.
• Good level of physical fitness, as regular manual handling is required.
• Strong familiarity with technology.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to build relationships quickly.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office software.

What we provide:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits, including enhanced sick pay (after a period of employment)
• Employee pension scheme
• Free on-site staff parking

Hours typically 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person