Department: Materials Testing
Location: Holton Heath, Poole
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent – 08:00 – 16:30 Monday to Friday
Benefits: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme, Referral Scheme, Sick Pay, Company Events, Uniform Provided, On-Road Parking,
Salary: £25,398.80
ACS (Analytical Construction Services) offers quality material testing and consultancy services predominantly aimed at the building, construction and civil engineering industries. Over the past 35 years, ACS have steadily expanded and developed, now providing a comprehensive range of UKAS accredited sampling, site testing and laboratory testing. Our seamless all-in-one service includes physical and chemical laboratory testing, site investigation and testing, and geoscience and materials management consultancy.
Following a period of substantial growth and an increase in customer demand, ACS are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician to join our friendly team at our head office in Poole, Dorset.
Please note that this position may require Saturday morning working on occasion.
Responsibilities:
* Carrying out a range of testing on various construction materials, including aggregates and soils, bituminous materials, and fresh and hardened concrete;
* Ensuring all testing is in line with British and European standards;
* Maintaining strict Quality and Health and Safety requirements;
* Undertaking data processing using general Microsoft Office applications and our bespoke Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS);
* Liaising with laboratory team and other ACS staff;
* Checking testing results to ensure there are no irregularities;
* Ensuring equipment is well maintained, calibrated and in good working order.
Job Requirements:
* Computer literate to facilitate the input of data;
* Minimum GCSE English and Maths, or similar related qualifications;
* Good organisational, time keeping and communication skills.
* Previous experience in a similar role (whether in a construction related or academic environment) is advantageous but not essential.
* Ideally experience in a laboratory environment or equivalent and knowledge of materials testing laboratory testing procedures and equipment (not essential.)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,398.80 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person