Job Description

To provide technical support to enable the laboratory to function effectively, whilst adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines.

Job Responsibilities – Competences:

• Carry out film and polymer analytical routine and nonroutine testing using a variety of laboratory techniques.

• Ensure laboratory equipment is accurately calibrated.

• Monitoring and ordering of all laboratory consumables.

• Ensure that the laboratory is kept in a clean and presentable condition.

• Build and maintain a ‘library’ of polymers.

• Collection of samples from production areas as required.

• Order and maintain relevant and up to date ISO and ASTM standards.

• Carry out all duties in accordance with site product safety, hygiene and environmental procedures.

• Completion of duties in a safe and responsible manner and in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, making recommendations for improvement through Health & Safety Representatives as appropriate.

Completion of ad-hoc duties to meet the needs of the business, subject to appropriate training.

Essential Experience

• Experience of science or Engineering A level qualification

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Sound IT Skills in all Microsoft Office programmes.

• Laboratory testing and analytical experience.

Desirable individual Qualities

• Enquiring and analytical mind.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Methodical approach to work showing strong attention to detail.

• Ability to plan own workload.

• Effective communication skills.

Key Behaviours/Values

• Demonstrate commitment to the health & safety and the wellbeing of individuals and the environment.

• Demonstrate commitment to excellence in quality and efficiency placing the customer at the centre of operational activities to meet quality objectives.
• Supports the training and development of team members ensuring both individual and wider team skills and competencies are continually reviewed and developed to meet operational KPI’s and objectives.

• Maintains performance, competencies, and motivation for self and individuals within the team.
• Communicates in an open and honest manner demonstrating ethical and professional behaviours at all times. Understands and promotes Coveris values
• Respects the rights, differences, and dignity of all those who work in, and lead our business.

Coveris Expectations

• Challenges team members where performance or behaviour falls outside of Coveris expectation to Safety, Quality, Housekeeping, interpersonal standards.

• Identifies opportunities to improve operational performance.

• Adheres at all times to safe operating procedures and ensure area of responsibility remains hazard free as far as is reasonably practicable.

• Dependability - Takes personal ownership of all aspects of the job role. Delivers on KPI’s and objectives.

• Self-motivated - Creates their own motivation. Self–motivation that does not require a high level of "hand-holding," as well as the ability to tackle obstacles that arise day to day.