About

Laboratory Technician

📍 Mirfield
💼 Permanent | Full-Time
💷 Salary: £25,396.80 per annum (with annual salary review every May)
🕒 Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00

• Friday: 08:00 – 15:45

• 45-minute unpaid lunch break

AQUMEN Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established and quality-driven manufacturer based in Mirfield, who are looking to add a Laboratory Technician to their growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a scientific or technical background who is keen to develop their career within a professional laboratory environment. Previous laboratory experience is advantageous, but full training will be provided, making this role suitable for both experienced technicians and motivated entry-level candidates.

The Role

As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring raw materials and finished products meet all relevant regulatory, statutory and specification requirements. Working within a structured and accredited laboratory environment, you will support quality assurance through accurate testing, documentation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out laboratory tests in line with defined procedures

• Maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment to scheduled requirements

• Accurately recording and reporting test results

• Supporting and training others on test procedures where appropriate

• Identifying deviations from laboratory or management systems

• Assisting with internal audits to ensure laboratory effectiveness

• Contributing ideas to improve laboratory quality systems

About You

• ONC / BTEC / A Levels (or equivalent) in a technical or scientific subject

• Previous laboratory experience is beneficial but not essential

• A strong eye for detail with confidence to raise quality concerns

• Well organised with good time management skills

• Willingness to learn, develop and adapt to new systems

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Competent using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £25,396.80 per year

• Annual salary review every May

• Permanent, stable employment

• Early finish every Friday

• On-site parking

• Full training and development provided

📌 Location: On-site in Mirfield
📌 Right to work in the UK required

If you’re looking to build or progress your career within a laboratory setting and want to join a supportive, quality-focused team, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today through AQUMEN Recruitment

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Contact information

Graham Smith