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Laboratory Technician

Idibu


Job Location:

Wrexham - UK

Yearly Salary: £ £ 27000 - 35000
Posted: 2 October 2026 (10 days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Talentmark are recruiting for a Laboratory Technician to join a materials manufacturing company at their site based in Wrexham on a permanent basis.

This is a shift-based role working 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm Monday to Friday (Working hours during the probation period are 8:30am - 4:30pm).

Salary:
This role offers a salary in the range of 27000 - 35000 (including shift bonus) per annum depending on experience once shifts start after 6 months.

The Company:
  • Our client specialises in the manufacturing and development of advanced carbon fibre composite materials for aerospace applications.
  • This role is located in Wrexham and is commutable from Chester Crewe and surrounding areas.
Role duties:
  • Composite/adhesive panel fabrication machining and destructive mechanical testing of composite and adhesive specimens.
  • Support all functions customers and suppliers.
  • Maintain accurate records of all work carried out.
  • Manage projects and project documentation to an auditable level.
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping and care for the laboratory working environment.

To be successful in this role you will need:
  • Practical and hands-on experience with operating machining equipment - e.g. CNC Grinders Cutting Equipment.
  • Experience with composite panel fabrication or using universal test machines and data acquisition software.
  • Strong knowledge of composite materials including matrix & reinforcement technologies.
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems/LIMSsoftware.
  • HNC/HND or equivalent in a relevant science engineering or technical field.
  • At least three years industrial experience(highly desirable).
Apply:
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 71411 in all correspondence.

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Idibu

100 employees

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