Precious Metals Furnace Technician

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Shift pattern: Monday - Friday 1:00pm - 8:30pm

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Furnace Technician to join the team here in Liverpool UK.

The Laboratory Furnace Technician reports functionally to the Laboratory Furnace Shift Supervisor. This role is crucial for ensuring the area of responsibility consistently operates at the highest standard.

The Technician is responsible for the organisation of daily work to achieve maximum productivity and must always prioritise the companys best interests often requiring difficult decisions to maximise throughput.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential

• A level of knowledge and understanding in the analysis of a wide and varying range of metalliferous commodities that befits the role with a desire to share that knowledge with others.
• High attention to detail.
• Able to communicate effectively in a range of formats.
• Strong team player with a collaborative approach and work ethic.
• Able to work independently and clearly follow instructions from the furnace supervisor.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work under own initiative in a dynamic work environment with changing priorities.
• Work with a level of flexibility that enables deadlines to be met effectively.

Work Experience

• Prior experience in a commercial analytical laboratory or commercial furnace room is desirable though not a strict requirement.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of GCSE or equivalent education.

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

If you are invited to interview please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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