Junior Physical Lab Tester

Leatherhead
3 weeks ago
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Have you got A levels, HNC or HND or equivalent in a scientific / engineering discipline Maths and Physics would be particularly beneficial. Are you looking for a role with a structured career path and great prospects If so, my client would like to hear from you.
My client is a specialist technical consultancy and are looking for someone to join an analytical team. Key qualities required for the role will be: -

  • A good level of academic achievement in Maths, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or similar
  • A keen eye for detail
  • Ability to continue to learn and develop new skills
  • 12 months+ experience in a lab-based environment (which could be a sandwich placement)
  • A desire to develop your career in materials analysis
    This is a hands-on role within a large lab environment conducting tests on sometimes heavy items so the ability to lift 25k+ is necessary in order to be able to perform the role. This company promotes from within - they like to take people on at this level with the right academic aptitude, teach them the role and then promote them to refill at this level so prospects are genuinely excellent.
    Send your CV in the first instance for more information.
    To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this Junior Physical Lab Tester role, if you do not hear from us within this time you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
    Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this Junior Physical Lab Tester vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability

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