We are currently recruiting for a Lab Technician to join a well established plastics manufacturer based in Milton Keynes. This is a permanent position working 8am-4pm Monday to Friday offering a salary from £30,000 per annum + excellent benefits including 6% annual bonus.

As Lab Technician you will be reporting into the Technical Supervisor with responsibility for the accurate testing of polymer materials and assistance with Plant Support activities at Milton Keynes site. This role is 50/50 lab/office based. Duties will include:

Carry out accurate testing on polymer materials using injection moulding machines 
Accurate recording of parameters, test results and observations
Professionally and promptly completing administration/documentation requirements including sending material report to the customer for an approval
Ensure appropriate handling and storage of materials such as retained samples and product audit samples - up to 25kg
Organise appropriate retention and control of test material evidence
Support technical development projects and customer complaints including the investigation of technical issues , performing testing outside of “normal” QC type of testing in order to establish e.g. new product specifications
Focal Point for plant colour issues
Ensuring that product release is verified and completed in an accurate and timely manner entering QC test results into internal database and SAP, if product is in spec then the batch release will be performed in SAP. 
Support SAP/PLM software tasks
Preparation and dispatch of samples
Maintain a high standard of safety, housekeeping and hygiene at all times
Must work in compliance with the requirements of the site management systems (IATF16949, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001). 
We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience:

Over 2 years' experience as Lab Technician or Calibration Engineer or similar with an engineering background
Hands-on experience with mechanical processing machinery/ tools
Experience in a plastics is advantageous but not essential 
Experience with SAP/PLM software is beneficial
GCSE Level A - C (or equivalent) in Mathematics, English, Sciences and A-Level (or equivalent) in Mathematics or Sciences subject 
Benefits Include:

Annual Bonus at 6% 
25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
Contributory Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 10% matching double employee contributions
Group Life & Income Protection insurances
Health Cash Plan
Cycle to Work Scheme
Please apply today or call us to discuss this Lab Technician role in more detail