Laboratory Technician Yolk Recruitment are supporting a global advanced manufacturing business in their search for a Laboratory Technician to join their Alloy Laboratory team in Exeter. This is a full-time shift-based role, initially working on a 3-shift rotation during training, before transitioning to a continental shift pattern once fully trained. It''s a great opportunity for someone with a science background, strong attention to detail, and an interest in metallurgy, laboratory analysis, or materials testing to build a long-term career within a highly technical manufacturing environment.Working within a fast-paced alloy production facility, you''ll play a critical role in analysing metal samples, supporting production quality, and making data-driven decisions that directly impact manufacturing operations. This is a highly hands-on role with full training provided, making it an excellent opportunity for candidates from laboratory, manufacturing, production, quality, or other process-driven environments who are looking to step into a specialist technical position.You do not necessarily need previous laboratory experience for this role. We are open to candidates from other backgrounds who can demonstrate strong numerical ability, good communication skills, and the ability to follow structured processes accurately. If you are sharp, reliable, and willing to learn, full training will be provided.Key responsibilities:Analyse alloy and metal samples using laboratory instrumenta