Trainee Lab Technician Location: Castle Cary Rate of pay: £13.52 per hour (overtime rate available) Job type: Temporary (with opportunity to go permanent) Working hours: 40 hours per week on rotating shifts Rotating Shifts: 6am-2pm, Monday-Friday 12pm-8pm, Monday-Friday HRGO Recruitment is currently seeking a Trainee Lab Technician to join a busy and well-established client based in Castle Cary. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start a career in a laboratory environment. No previous laboratory experience is required, as full training will be provided. Candidates with previous manufacturing experience would be preferred, although a positive attitude, willingness to learn and good attention to detail are essential. You will be working alongside an experienced team, assisting with laboratory testing, sampling and analysis of raw materials to help maintain high quality and compliance standards. Key Responsibilities Assisting with daily laboratory analysis and preparation. Preparing chemical dilutions. Registering raw material deliveries using computer software. Sampling incoming raw materials. Preparing samples and carrying out extractions. Assisting with chemical analysis of raw materials. Carrying out NIR analysis following training. Maintaining high cleaning and hygiene standards within the laboratory. Assisting with equipment checks and control charts. Monitoring laboratory stock and inventory. Managing raw material and finished product sample ..... full job details .....