Balmoral Group
Location
Aberdeen | United Kingdom
Job description
Would you like to be part of a world-renowned offshore energy manufacturing team? Balmoral has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Technical department as a Laboratory Support Operator.
Balmoral Group was established in 1980 and is a privately owned company headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland. Employing over 500 people and operating from a modern, custom-built complex, the company’s products are used around the world.
What will you do as a Laboratory Support Operator?
Machine and test samples to specified standards, to prepare moulds and support departmental cutting, testing and trial requirements.
Performing general sample management tasks.
Preparation of test samples using cutting equipment (band saws, router, lathe, sanders, lab CNC machine etc).
Preparation of moulds (cleaning, assembly etc).
Assisting in trials undertaken by the department (gathering of chemicals/materials, weighing and mixing materials) .
Undertaking testing in accordance with procedures and international standards.
Work in a clean, tidy and safe manner.
Departmental upkeep (cleaning, replenishing, painting, minor repairs etc).
May be required to work shifts in accordance with operational requirements.
What are we looking for in a Laboratory Support Operator?
Good General Education. ‘O’ Grade/Standard Grade/Nat 5/GCSE Arithmetic, Physics and/or Chemistry, Mathematics and English. Practical woodworking or technical studies.
Experience working with general hand tools, working with cutting machinery, laboratory and test environment familiarity (advantageous but non-essential), awareness of working with chemicals safely.
Ability to multi-task
Proficient in use of MS Office suite
Ability to be flexible with working hours
What’s in it for you?
Working at Balmoral comes with a number of benefits including:
Competitive salary
Company pension
Starting on 33 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
Employee Assistance Program
Life insurance (death in service)
Access to an employee discount website
Employee long service rewards scheme
Bike to work scheme
Electric car scheme
Holiday purchase scheme
Working with Balmoral you get the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment that is varied and challenging - with limitless potential for career progression.
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