PA Group UK Ltd a highly respectable and growing asbestos company, forming part of the RSK Group, have a fantastic opportunity for a full-time, permanent Trainee Lab Analyst and Quality Checker to join our busy laboratory based in Dartford, UK.
The Role:
NO PRIOR ASBESTOS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
As a trainee at PA Group, this role is an opportunity to learn a new skill set for a long-term career. You will be supported by a senior mentor and a full technical team through an industry-leading training programme. You’ll learn on the job and via specialist training modules, at the end of which you will have the opportunity to obtain professional qualifications and authorisation to work as a qualified Asbestos Laboratory Analyst.
The tasks of the Trainee Asbestos Analyst consist of:
* Undertaking of sample analysis within the laboratory to ascertain asbestos content in building materials.
* Undergoing in-house training towards professional BOHS Proficiency Module qualifications in asbestos laboratory analytical work (BOHS P401)
* Learning to log technical data.
* Adherence to accreditation requirements and aspects which underpin our Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental systems.
* Self-motivated learning in conjunction with support from your mentor.
* Any other reasonable duties as requested by members of the Quality team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Receiving and appropriately logging samples received by the laboratory.
* Preparing samples for analysis.
* Carrying out analysis of samples for fibre content.
* Reporting analytical findings.
* Ensuring appropriate storage and retention of samples.
* Generating certificates of analysis and issuing to clients, and getting involved with other general laboratory and administrative duties.
* Pre checking asbestos survey reports.
In general, the applicant will be flexible, have good work ethic and have the ability to carry out the work effectively and within required turnaround times.
Qualifications & Experience:
The following would be beneficial but not essential: -
* Teams (Surveying Software)
* Floor Plan Creator
* Computer Literate
Salary and benefits:
* Salary commensurate depending on experience
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
* Regular training and career development
The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer
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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.