Laboratory Support Operator

4 months ago


Aberdeen, United Kingdom Balmoral Group Full time

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 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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