Job Title: Senior Laboratory Technician
Location: Bristol
We are looking for a versatile Senior Laboratory Technician to join our growing team in Bristol. The successful candidate will have at least 2-3 years experience in a Material Testing Laboratory environment and be a keen team player.
Role Objectives:
1. To produce test results in accordance with documented procedures, standards, and specifications.
2. To ensure that the laboratory is maintained in compliance with UKAS and Company requirements.
3. To supervise and assist in the training, motivation, and deployment of staff.
4. To ensure the laboratory is a safe, clean, and tidy environment in which to work.
Core Responsibilities:
1. To work in a safe manner that is in accordance with the Company Health & Safety Policy.
2. To carry out allocated work as directed by the Laboratory Manager in accordance with documented in-house procedures, in an expeditious manner.
3. To integrate into the team and maintain a strong harmony and morale throughout the laboratory.
4. To ensure the control of incoming and stored test specimens.
5. To liaise with the Laboratory Manager as appropriate, in the day-to-day running of the laboratory.
6. To assist in the maintenance of records relating to the Management System.
7. Data entry of important test results.
8. Following stringent quality procedures to perform testing.
9. Carrying out various soil, concrete, and asphalt tests throughout the lab.
10. Liaise with the quality department to book in calibration or report equipment failures.
11. Maintain good laboratory practice, maintenance of laboratory equipment, and safe working procedures.
12. Any other tasks assigned by the lab manager.
13. Assist with UKAS Audits to ensure the current turnaround times for in-house testing are being met.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Educated to GCSE level or above with a good level of numeracy and literacy.
2. IT literate.
3. Minimum 2-3 years experience in a Material Testing Laboratory environment.
Employee Benefits:
1. Holiday Purchase Scheme - Ability to purchase extra days holiday.
2. Westfield Health - Money back towards essential health costs such as optical and dental.
3. Free Eye Tests - Free eye examination and money towards single-vision glasses with Specsavers.
4. Car Maintenance Scheme - Includes MOT's, service, repairs, and tyre replacements.
5. Cycle2Work - Save up to 42% on new bikes and accessories from Halfords and pay in installments.
6. Refer a Friend - Earn rewards for referring a friend or family member to work for us.
7. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Packages.
8. Mental Health First Aid support - 40 trained Mental Health First Aiders across the Group.
9. Perkbox - Get exclusive discounts, cashback, and offers.
About Construction Testing Solutions:
CTS and our range of independent UKAS accredited laboratories provide on-site testing and laboratory services to the construction, quarry products, and civil engineering industries across the UK. Our purpose-built laboratories are fully equipped to test the mechanical, physical, and chemical properties of soils, aggregates, concrete, and bituminous materials as well as other construction materials and products. Our highly-trained technicians and engineers either visit sites and take representative samples for subsequent laboratory testing, or conduct in-situ field tests.
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