XRF Fusion Technician

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for an XRF Fusion Technician to join the team here in Liverpool, UK.

The XRF Fusion Technician is responsible for the precise and accurate weighing, preparation, and processing of both fused borate beads and pressed powder pellets. This work is critical for the subsequent analysis of various materials and commodities submitted to the laboratory via X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF).

The XRF department is a vital part of AHK’s laboratory services, utilising both wavelength dispersive (WDXRF) and energy dispersive (EDXRF) XRF spectrometers to analyse a wide spectrum of client materials.

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure full compliance with the company’s ISO 17025 and ISO 14001 certifications.
• The organisation and processing of the daily workload to meet the agreed work schedules and targets.
• To ensure that all processes are performed in accordance with documented methods and procedures.
• Ensuring all equipment that the post holder uses on a regular basis is kept clean and in good working order at all times. In cases where equipment is found to be working unsatisfactorily it is the post holder’s responsibility to inform the management team so that repair or maintenance can be arranged
• Ensuring that all work areas and work stations are kept clean, tidy and free from contamination and other debris.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE 

Essential 

• Strong team player with a collaborative approach and work ethic who can demonstrate a diplomatic and measured approach through leading by example and encouraging others. 
• Ability to demonstrate literacy and to be numerate. 
• Highly motivated with the ability to work under own initiative in a dynamic work environment with changing daily priorities. 
• The ability to develop the skills and knowledge within the laboratory to create an environment where knowledge sharing is a priority. 
• Able to demonstrate a high degree of manual dexterity and can regularly carry loads of up to 10Kg without issue.

Required Work Experience

• Furnace/Fusion experience is desirable but not essential.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a GCSE or equivalent qualification is essential.

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.