LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, Bretby Start your career here! This entry-level role offers a clear pathway for growth, giving you the chance to develop and progress into a senior position. As our company grows and develops, we are ever expanding our Teams. We have a great opportunity for a dedicated Laboratory Technician to join our Environment & Safety Division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride. You will join our Occupational Hygiene Dust Laboratories which specialises in the testing and analysis of Occupational/Fugitive Dust. SOCOTEC provides a comprehensive range of environmental monitoring and consultancy services to help companies fulfil their legal obligations and to comply with environmental regulations. Our expert field teams provide national coverage and tailored services. This could be your opportunity to excel as a Laboratory Technician, as well as playing a vital role in helping our business succeed. It is key that you are able to work efficiently and independently, as well as working well as part of a wider team. While you may be performing the same array of tests day to day, the projects you undertake will change, creating variety in your day-to-day life. The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to): Media and kit preparation for both fugitive and occupational dust requirements Undertake a range of environmental and chemistry analytical activities including preparation of media, filtering of samples, pH, Conductivity and suspended solids recording temperatures and other activities supporting the quality control process. Using Gas Chromatography to analyse a range of gas samples. Carry out tasks as assigned by Lab Supervisor to ensure that the customer s samples are received, analysed, and reported in a timely and efficient manner in line with documented procedures. Maintain good laboratory practice at all times, following methods, standard operating procedures, local rules and regulations, maintain equipment and safe working procedures Be aware of and conform to the laboratory quality system, specifically UKAS (ISO17025) requirements Project a professional, courteous image and support the business culture and codes of practice at all times To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate: Good communication at all levels with good organisational skills A motivation to learn team-based systems and take ownership of objectives Experience of working in a high pressure, production driven environment Client focus and a drive for quality About Environmental Our Environmental team is made up of many different specialists all operating in within different areas of expertise. The main areas we cover are Environmental Monitoring and Consultancy together with specialist laboratories to support our services. Our services range from onsite monitoring and sample collection, ranging from local businesses to large Government contracts, to consultancy works on large, contaminated land projects, complimented with onsite works for dust, noise, and local exhaust emissions. We pride ourselves in our ability to consult, monitor and test for our clients, supporting all their needs in one place, using our highly trained employees. What s in it for you? As well as a competitive salary (not needed if salary is listed), we can offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited. Why SOCOTEC? Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a pivotal role in providing these services. We offer transversal career pathways as well as linear pathways, and we will support you in attaining a portfolio career in one place. Not to mention the possibility of working locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your journey with us. YouGrowWeGrow Think you ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application. Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.