Laboratory Technician


Company:	Meridian Business Support
Salary:	£33,000 - £35,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Exeter, EX2 7HF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

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Summary

The Opportunity:

If you are seeking a Laboratory Technician’s role within an interesting, growing business who work across a number of industry sectors, this could be the opportunity you seek. You will be required to work across a 4 shift pattern on a rotation (including some weekends with each shift being 12hrs, 6am-6pm or 6pm to 6am) which will reward you with a 15% uplift on the basic salary.

The Role:

- Analysis of alloy samples by instrumental techniques using; Combustion, Optical emission and X-ray Fluorescence Samples include preliminary melt samples, certification samples, and remelt samples from casting plants and external customers

- Preparation of samples for analysis

- Routine maintenance and standardisation of laboratory equipment

- Inputting of results to company database

- Calculating bath additions during heat manufacture

Preferred Skills:

- A science background with good mathematical and computer skills.

- Ability to interpret results and make decisions on alloy chemistry adjustments within the scope of the role.

- Flexibility to work within a small team to provide 24/7 laboratory cover with the ability to work across this 3 shift work pattern.

- Meticulous, with exceptional attention to detail.

- Able to work alone, self-sufficiently, and independently prioritise tasks.

- Good verbal and written communication skills.

Working Hours:

37.5 hours per week, WITH A 15% SHIFT PREMIUM 4 shift pattern on a rotation (including some weekends with each shift being 12hrs, 6am-6pm or 6pm to 6am)

Associated Benefits:

Competitive salary and a range of benefits including excellent pension scheme and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Progression is encouraged, as is professional development.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

Please note that this specific role may be subject to export control restrictions, including under ITAR. Any offer of employment from this particular company will be conditional on the successful candidate meeting the applicable legal requirements for access to controlled information or technology.

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