Posted: 1 June
The role
Structural Soils a member of the RSK Group, have exciting opportunity for a Laboratory technician or Senior Laboratory Technician to join their team based in Hemel Hempstead, UK.
The Role:
We have an option for an experienced or fairly new Technician to join our team. The following duties for both options are below.
Main Grade Technician: Ideal for early‑career candidates or those looking to build a strong foundation in geotechnical testing. Duties & qualifications:
- 0-2 years’ relevant experience
- Perform routine soil and rock sample preparation and testing
- Work under supervision while developing core technical competencies
- Follow established procedures with precision, safety, and efficiency
- Perform basic calculations and maintain accurate records
- Build confidence in standard laboratory methods and quality processes
Senior Technician: Ideal for technicians ready to take on greater responsibility and technical autonomy. Duties & qualifications:
- 2-6 years’ experience
- Lead complex testing operations with minimal supervision
- Operate and troubleshoot laboratory apparatus
- Interpret preliminary test data and validate results
- Mentor junior staff and support small team workflows
- Contribute to quality assurance, safety compliance, and continuous improvement
Person specification:
- Previous geotechnical testing laboratory experience or have an interest in a career as a laboratory technician
- Organised and methodical
- Team player
- Strong communication skills
- Good level of literacy and numeracy
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and sample containers weighing up to 20 kg and if required to stand for short or long periods
Salary and benefits:
- Salary commensurate with experience
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
- Access to mental health support
- Discounted gym memberships
- Full training and development provided
The RSK Group are an equal opportunities employer
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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
