Trainee Technician | Witham, Essex | £26,500 Excellent benefits and Training Join a leading global testing and inspection company in Witham, Essex, and step into an exciting role where science meets hands-on action! We're looking for a motivated school leaver or recent graduate to join their dynamic Fire Assay team. Due to the shifts required for this role; you must be a car driver; or reside in Witham within walking distance to the town centre. What You'll Be Doing Working with high-tech furnaces to melt and process metal samples Handling molten materials and pouring them into precision moulds Using specialised equipment to prepare samples for analysis Being part of a close-knit team in their state-of-the-art facility Learning cutting-edge techniques used in the global metals industryWhy This Role is Perfect for You ✅ No experience needed - They'll train you in everything from day one ✅ Real career progression - Develop skills in analytical science ✅ Hands-on work - Perfect if you love practical, physical challenges ✅ Science in action - See chemistry and physics come alive daily ✅ Stable shifts - 6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm, rotating every 4 weeks What We're Looking For Strong science GCSEs (Grade C in Maths or Science subjects) Physically fit and comfortable working in a hot environment Great attention to detail - precision matters! Team player with good communication skills Flexible and eager to learn new skillsWhat They Offer 23 days holiday plus bank holidays Cash Healthcare Plan Free parking Full training and career development opportunities About the Company This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised leader in testing and inspection services, working with major industries worldwide. Their Witham laboratory is part of an international network providing precision analytical testing for metals, minerals, and commodities. With 500 employees, this established company offers genuine opportunities for career growth and development in the analytical science sector