Job Description

Come bond with us!

Forgeway Ltd is a manufacturing company with big ambitions. With decades of experience and unrivalled technical expertise, our family-run business is committed to continuous development within the adhesives industry. Our innovative products are used worldwide across the construction, transport, and aerospace sectors.

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to help coordinate and execute developmental, application, and operational testing within our laboratory.

Please note: Due to the working hours and on-site requirements, we are only able to consider applicants who currently live within a reasonable commuting distance to Newton Abbot.

Our Culture & Values

Forgeway's culture is built on strong values that guide everything we do. We are:

Passionate, conscientious, and disciplined Smart with innovation Respectful of our community and its ethos Humility with gratitude Committed to playing by the rules Positive, with a "can-do" attitude Focused on continuous learning and development
If these values resonate with you, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a key role in supporting product development, technical testing, and operational processes. Your responsibilities will include:

Product development:

Executing key design and development projects on new and existing products

Technical support:

Conducting application testing and reporting results to support the sales process

Operational support:

Manufacturing and testing small-batch ingredients to support mainstream production

Quality control testing:

Carrying out specified QC tests to confirm operational processes, where required

Laboratory management:

Maintaining an efficient and safe laboratory, including equipment maintenance, basic repairs, calibration support, and ensuring consumables are adequately stocked
The Skills You Will Bring

Previous experience working in a laboratory environment Mechanical testing and analytical testing experience (desirable) Ability to manage your own time effectively and work independently in a methodical and accurate manner Strong attention to detail, ensuring quality standards and daily deadlines are met Good IT literacy, with confidence using manufacturing or laboratory software systems Minimum of three A-levels or equivalent (science-based subjects preferred) A degree in a science-related field is desirable, but not essential
What We Offer

Ongoing personal and professional development through mentoring, structured training, and support A supportive, close-knit working environment within a growing, ambitious company One paid day off per year to volunteer for a charity of your choice Pension scheme and company sick pay Free "deli-style" lunch every Friday
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food
Work Location: In person