Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Shift Technician – Metals Manufacturing 📍 Aston, Birmingham 💰 £34,500 + Shift Allowance 🕒 Rotating Shifts (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm / 10pm–6am) Are you an experienced Laboratory Technician with a background in metals, foundry, steel, aluminium, copper, brass, or industrial manufacturing? We are seeking a Laboratory Shift Technician to join a well-established manufacturing operation, supporting quality assurance, materials testing, and process control within a fast-paced production environment. Key Responsibilities: ✔ Mechanical and metallurgical testing including hardness, tensile, bend and grain size analysis ✔ Spectrographic chemical analysis and verification of material composition ✔ Inspection and testing of incoming raw materials and scrap ✔ Calibration and verification of laboratory equipment ✔ Monitoring and analysis of process solutions, acids and treatment tanks ✔ Preparation of Certificates of Conformity and quality documentation ✔ Macro and microstructural examination of metal products What We're Looking For: ✔ Laboratory, quality control, or metallurgical testing experience within a manufacturing environment ✔ Knowledge of mechanical and chemical testing methods ✔ Experience working with metal products, alloys, castings, extrusions or engineered materials ✔ Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards ✔ Ability to work independently and make sound decisions Additional Responsibility: The successful candidate will occasionally provide operational cover during nights and weekends, ensuring production, quality, safety and staffing requirements are maintained. What's on Offer: • £34,500 salary including shift allowance • Structured rotating shift pattern • Training and development opportunities • Stable manufacturing environment • Long-term career prospects If you have laboratory experience within metals or heavy manufacturing and are looking for a varied, hands-on role with responsibility and career development, we'd like to hear from you