Production Laboratory Operative

2 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom PG Assist Full time

PG Assist is a specialist managed service provider and we provide laboratory, admin and misc. support services for a large, highly respected blue chip company, who create branded goods and services across the Globe.

We currently require a Production Laboratory Operative to join one of our current teams based at our clients Longbenton site.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our forward thinking and dynamic organisation in a laboratory based role.

Description of work:
- Creation, testing and packing of Dry Laundry Powder products and raw materials including:
- Reading from batch making cards to weigh raw materials
- Making finished product by mixing raw materials (both small & large scale).
- Physical measurements
- Dispensing tests
- Sampling of products
- Colour and/or perfume testing and analysis
- Physical properties testing and analysis
- Packing test product for consumer research surveys
- Housekeeping and cleaning of work areas
- Ad hoc projects as and when they arrive.
- An interest/education in science.
- Good level of physical fitness, as regular manual handling is required.
- **Strong** familiarity with technology.
- **Strong** attention to detail.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to build relationships quickly.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office software.

What we provide:

- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee benefits, including enhanced sick pay (after a period of employment)
- Employee pension scheme
- Free on site staff parking
- COVID secure workplace

Hours typically 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Education**:

- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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