TECHNICIAN - Hot Area
Witham, Essex | Permanent | £25,000 + 16% shift allowance + comprehensive benefit package
Shifts 6am - 2pm | 2pm - 10pm
You must be a car driver or located within Witham due to public transport constraints with the shift pattern.
Ready for a change in career?
Recruiting on behalf of one of our clients; a global business within science and technology; this role offers stability, comprehensive training, and the chance to become skilled in a specialised area.
We're looking for those who like a physical role, who are detail-oriented and who would be comfortable working with furnaces (full PPE provided). If you've worked in commercial kitchens, with industrial ovens, hands-on manufacturing roles, construction and trades -or feel like this would be something you would enjoy - we want to hear from you.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
Working as part of a close-knit team you'll be trained to prepare materials using high-temperature equipment. This is a hands-on, physically active role that combines precision work with practical skills.
Your day-to-day will include:
Accurate weighing and measuring of materials
Preparing and mixing materials in controlled conditions
Operating industrial furnaces to melt samples at high temperatures
Pouring molten material into moulds with precision and care
Moving materials using hand-held pump trucks
Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
✓ Excellent attention to detail - accuracy is critical
✓ Good communication skills and a team player mentality
✓ Flexible approach to work and working hours
✓ Maths or Science GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent)
✓ Happy to learn new technical skills
PERFECT FOR CANDIDATES FROM:
Commercial kitchen backgrounds (chefs, kitchen assistants, prep cooks)
Manufacturing and production environments (CNC operators, assembly workers, fabricators)
Industrial or construction roles requiring precision and physical work
Anyone seeking a career change into a skilled technical roleFULL TRAINING PROVIDED - Apply with your CV today. If you are successfully shortlisted, one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. Please ensure you would be available to interview flexibly within the next working week