James Walker Cockermouth is recruiting a Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Cockermouth

About us
A dynamic global manufacturing organisation supplying a vast range of high performance fluid sealing products and associated knowledge-based services to virtually every industry sector. With state-of-the-art skills in materials technology, particularly relating to elastomers, polymers, composites and engineering plastics plus extensive expertise in precision machining of exotic alloys for metallic seals, and tension control fasteners for bolted joints. Our worldwide group of companies has 11 operations and a further 40 spread across Continental Europe, Australia, New Zealand, SE Asia, South Africa and the USA.

The Position

James Walker are looking to recruit one Laboratory Technician on a permanent contract. This role will be within the Laboratory Department based at the Cockermouth Manufacturing Business Unit.

The full time working hours are 37 per week on day shift (Monday to Thursday 09.00 am to 5.00 pm and Fridays 09.00 am to 1.00 pm/ 3.00 pm worked alternate weeks) . The full time salary is £28,396.46 per annum.

Key responsibilities

• Stage one sample preparation and testing including –
  • Moulding test sheets
  • Moulding hardness test pieces
  • Use of rheometers
  • Use of Oracle system
• Stage two sample preparation and testing including –
  • Accurate preparation of die cut samples from test sheets
  • Use of Tinius Oslen tensometer
  • Ability to carry out compression set testing
• Use of hardness testing machines
• Accurate recording of results
• Bringing any problems to the attention of the Team Leader/Laboratory Manager.
• Responsibility of quality of own work

Experience/Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 GCSE’s including English, Maths and Science
• Previous experience of working within a Laboratory environment would be preferred but is not essential
• A flexible approach to duties
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to pay particular attention to detail and quality of work
• The ability to build great relationships
• A pro-active approach to work and getting things done

Application End Date: Wednesday 09 September 2026

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