Current Vacancy

Laboratory Technician

RSC, Lynx Trading Estate, Yeovil

About Us

The FGP Group comprises of three main companies; FGP Systems, FGP Lufton and Ramp Surface Coatings. Through our proximity and seamless working relationship, the FGP Group offers a comprehensive, unrivalled capability across all precision engineering services to the aerospace, defence and commercial sectors.

Summary of functions

To conduct process control with all chemical solutions, sample collection/analysis, react to process shifts, trend analysis and documenting. To be a self-sufficient department, operating as a ‘materials laboratory’. Processing sample parts/NPI or first off is when required.

This role will include

• Tank maintenance and chemical additions.
• Stock control of chemicals.
• pH control and chemical analysis.
• Producing and conducting tests on test panels.
• Producing and conducting tests on Hardness, Salt Spray and Coating Weight.
• Advise on RCCA when discrepancies occur.
• Support production/quality issues.
• Writing reports on findings.
• Assist in Internal Audits, Continuous improvement and 5S, REACH compliance.
• Maintaining a safe place of work, ensuring all activities performed are in accordance with regulatory and
  company Health and Safety policy and requirement.

Skills and experience required

• Degree in Chemistry (preferable but not required as training can be provided).
• Aerospace/ plating experience (preferable but not required).
• English, Science and Math GCSE, or equivalent.
• Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail.
• Well-rounded interpersonal and communication skills.

Location:

RSC, Lynx Trading Estate, Yeovil

Hours:

40.5 hours per week
Monday to Thursday 07.30am until 5.00pm & Fridays 07.30am until 12.00pm

To apply please submit a CV and covering letter to hr@fgpltd.co.uk, or call 01305 773638.