Are you looking to take the next step in your Materials Testing career? We are looking for a Senior Laboratory Technician to join our brand new Bristol facility. This is a rare opportunity to take on supervisory responsibility while playing a key role in establishing and growing a new laboratory. If you’re ready to progress, lead and mentor junior colleagues and uphold the highest standards of quality, this could be the ideal next move for you.
As a Senior Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for preparing and testing construction materials, accurately recording and managing sample data, maintaining calibrated and safe laboratory equipment, and ensuring correct sample handling. You will also support and mentor Trainee Technicians while contributing to wider laboratory duties as needed.
If you want to join an innovative, fast paced and dedicated team who are making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparation and testing of samples including concrete, soils, aggregates and bituminous mixtures.
* Completion and checking of testing worksheets and accurate recording of data.
* Correct identification, marking, registration, and storage of samples.
* Ensuring all laboratory equipment is maintained, calibrated and safe for use.
* Supervising, mentoring and supporting Trainee Technicians to develop their skills.
* Undertaking other duties as required to support the lab and wider business.
Person Specification
* Proven experience in laboratory testing of concrete, soils, aggregates & bituminous mixtures
* Strong knowledge of UKAS accredited laboratory practices.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide and motivate others.
* High customer service ethic, with a passion for meeting and exceeding expectations.
* Commitment to QHSE protocols and safe working practices.
Salary & Benefits:
* Circa £30,000 per year
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
* Company pension, life insurance (3x salary) & sick pay
* Health cash plan & medical cashback
* Annual leave buy & sell scheme
* Ongoing training & development
* Cycle to Work, Green Vehicle & Home/Tech schemes
* High street discounts & long service awards
We are a Real Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant; we recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference. We want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work and to be able to be themselves, so equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are core to our company culture and integral to the success of our business. We also want all colleagues to thrive, which is why we have trained and dedicated mental health first aiders across the organisation who are available for all employees to speak to for any support they need. We believe in the development of our talent, which is why at Igne, you will have many opportunities for training and development within your role.
Igne is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application