Trainee Lab Assistant

Are you ready to make a vibrant impact in the plastics industry? Do you have an eye and flair for colour? Are you good with numbers? Do you have an enquiring mind, enjoy challenges and are keen to succeed? If so, this could be the role for you!

Eclipse Colours partner with plastics manufacturers across Europe to create, produce, and supply high\-quality Plastics colour masterbatch that meets exact specifications. Their expertise brings colour to polymers, turning products into captivating creations. With rapid turnaround times, technical advice, and exceptional support, Eclipse is the go\-to partner for leading brands and niche manufacturers alike.

What's in it for you?

• 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays


• Birthday day off


• Pension options


• Healthcare Cash Back Plan


• Staff parties/socials


• Company Uniform Provided


• Free tea/coffee


• Canteen Area with TV


• Staff training/development


• Opportunities for career progression


• Free parking


• Break area


• Overtime pay available


• Annual bonus potential

• Basic Hours: 8\.15am – 4\.45pm


• Overtime: Paid at time and a half after completing the basic 37\.5\-hour week (including paid holidays).

• Implement and operate company policies.


• Assist with quality control and colour matching using pigments and dyes.


• General maintenance, cleaning, and hygiene.

• Complete a 12\-week training program and become familiar with all laboratory equipment, including Boy injection moulding machinery and Laboratory Extruder.


• Follow strict laboratory procedures for safety, hygiene, and equipment operation.


• Maintain laboratory equipment and machinery in a clean and serviceable condition.


• Uphold high standards in Quality Control and Colour Matching.


• Quality control all colours produced during production, recording and filing QC results.


• Use computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Cim50 Manufacturing, and Colour Control.


• Perform manual labour, including retrieving raw materials weighing up to 25kg and bulk weighing.


• Communicate effectively with production and sales departments as needed.


• Comply with the company's Quality Policy, ISO9001 \& ISO14001 Quality Management Systems, and Health \& Safety requirements.


• Maintain high standards of customer service.


• Perform other duties as required in line with the job role.

• Perfect colour vision


• Good numeracy skills


• Keen to learn


• Dynamic \& Adaptable


• Computer literate


• Can do approach


• Team player with a strong drive


• Willing to work overtime and shifts if required

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Free parking


• On\-site parking

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