Who We Are:
At Amazon Filters Ltd, we are a leading UK manufacturer of bespoke filtration solutions, supplying customers across a wide range of sectors including water treatment, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals and energy.
For over 40 years, we have designed and produced high‑quality filter cartridges and housings that help customers achieve operational excellence while meeting demanding regulatory standards.
As a growing, values‑led business, we are committed to continuous improvement and are always looking for skilled, forward‑thinking individuals to help us strengthen our internal capability.
The Role:
As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a key role in supporting customers and product development through laboratory testing, investigation, reporting and continuous improvement of laboratory processes.
This is a hands-on technical role, ideal for someone who enjoys problem solving, working with data, and contributing to quality, safety and innovation across the business. You will support Production, Sales and Engineering activities while ensuring laboratory standards, procedures and presentation meet health, safety and ISO requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities for this role include:
Health, Safety & Compliance:
Ensure safe working practices are designed, implemented and adhered to within all laboratory processes and equipment
Maintain compliance with health & safety requirements, ISO standards and internal procedures
Maintain the cleanliness, organisation and presentation of the laboratory
Laboratory Testing & Support:
Provide laboratory testing support for Production and Sales activities
Carry out product validation testing and QA/QC testing
Support filtration process optimisation and product selection activities
Investigation & Analysis:
Conduct customer return investigations, analysis and report writing
Carry out competitor benchmarking, product analysis and technical reporting
Process & Equipment Development:
Specify, design, improve and implement laboratory processes and test methods
Support laboratory‑specific plant and equipment specification and implementation
Identify equipment or procedure issues and support continuous improvement activities
Reporting & Administration:
Produce clear, accurate internal reports and maintain test data records
File and document laboratory results in line with company standards
Collaboration:
Work closely with Production, Engineering, Sales, Goods In, Despatch and Marketing
Liaise with customers and resellers when supporting investigations or testing
Ad‑Hoc Support:
Undertake any other tasks reasonably required to support the business
This is a part‑time, site‑based position of 24 hours per week, with the final working pattern to be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate.
About You:
We are looking for a practical, detail‑focused individual with a strong technical foundation and a collaborative mindset, who takes pride in quality, safety and accuracy.
Essential requirements:
Minimum of A‑level in a science subject (higher education in a technical discipline preferred)
Laboratory experience
Solid engineering or technical background, including:
Understanding of flow equipment concepts
Basic understanding of filtration
Technical terminology and hazard awareness
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Good level of numeracy
Logical, analytical and problem‑solving approach
Strong organisational, prioritisation and time‑management skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Desirable qualifications and experience:
Experience working in a regulated or ISO‑controlled environment
Filtration or process industry experience
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office
Attributes That Set You Apart:
Hands‑On & Detail‑Focused – Takes pride in accuracy, standardisation and quality
Problem Solver – Enjoys investigating issues and finding practical solutions
Analytical Thinker – Comfortable working with data, reports…