Senior Paint Laboratory Technician

Caterpillar Inc.

Desford, Leicestershire, GB
Base: £35,247 rising to £39,000; bonus/equity: bon...
Not specified (assumed onsite due to the nature of the role)
Monitor process tanks
Carry out laboratory tests
Maintain wastewater area
Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Paint Laboratory Technician for their Desford, Leicestershire location. The role involves monitoring paint plant processes, conducting laboratory tests, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

Job Summary

  • As a Paint Laboratory Technician working within the Building Construction Products (BCP) Paint Plant, you will be responsible for controlling and monitoring all Paint Plant processes.
  • This will include measuring film thickness, gloss and orange peel levels.
  • From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Senior Paint Laboratory Technician for their Desford, Leicestershire location. The role involves monitoring paint plant processes, conducting laboratory tests, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Salary

Base: £35,247 rising to £39,000; Bonus/Equity: Bonus, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched); Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution doubled by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Monitor process tanks
  • Carry out laboratory tests
  • Maintain wastewater area
  • Enforce safety procedures
  • Test finished paint surface
  • Produce test panels

Nice-to-have

  • High level of initiative
  • Confident in decision making
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Key Requirements

  • Experience of paint processes
  • PC literate - basic working knowledge
  • Experience in a paint laboratory
  • Possess a current forklift truck licence

Work Rights

Not specified

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