Laboratory Technician (Materials/Concrete)
We are currently looking to recruit Laboratory Technicians at laboratories and projects throughout the UK. Long term opportunities at the following locations below:
* HS2 South Laboratory, Aylesbury, Oxfordshire
* HS2 North Laboratory, Greatworth, Northamptonshire
* Devonport Docks, Plymouth
* Hinkley Point C, Near Bridgwater, Somerset
* Lynemouth Bay, Morpeth
* Clifton Ings, York
* Kilsyth Laboratory, Scotland
* Inverness Laboratory, Scotland
* Peterhead Laboratory, Scotland
The roles require a suitable candidate with experience in materials related testing ranging from Concrete and Aggregates. There may be a requirement to support the wider materials team within the business from time to time.
Your mission
As a Laboratory Technician, you will beresponsiblefor the following:
* Ensure that site sampling and laboratorytestingis carried out to high standards of safety, quality and efficiency
* Ensure that adequate and proper records are kept and filed correctly to satisfy the requirements of the laboratory management system and UKAS requirements
* Ensure that sampling andtestingis carried out to the appropriate British/European Standards
* Ensure test equipment is checked, cleaned and maintained to an acceptable level
* Communicating regularly and effectively with internal/external clients/site engineering staff ontestingrequirements
Who are we looking for?
* In-situ testing in accordance with relevant standards.
* Materials/Aggregate sampling and testing in accordance with all relevant standards
* Concrete sampling/testing in accordance with all relevant standards
* Maintaining high standards of work and compliance with UKAS accreditation requirements
* Previous experience of working within a busy UKAS accredited laboratory
* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent an advantage
* CSCS card
Whats in it for you?
* Competitive salary
* A wide range of family friendly policies
* Life assurance
* 22 days holiday
* 4 % matched pension contributions
* Access to Smart Health (six health services, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for you and your partner/spouse and children up to the age of 21)
* Personal and professional development
BAM Ritchies is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.
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