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Soil Technician

Ensign-Bickford Industries

Swaffham

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Soil Technician to join their dynamic team. This entry-level role offers the opportunity for growth and development within a global company known for its commitment to innovation and excellence. As a Soil Technician, you will play a crucial role in preparing and analysing soil samples, ensuring safety and compliance throughout the process. Ideal candidates will possess strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a busy environment. If you are eager to learn and contribute to a collaborative team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Entry-level position with training provided; no prior experience required.
Candidates should have enthusiasm, energy, and strong communication skills.

Organise samples for analysis and maintain equipment as required.
Unload and move heavy batches of samples around the laboratory.

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks

Initiative

Teamwork

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Specialist Equipment

Join Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. (EBI) and you’ll be part of a team that leads science, innovation, and technology on different industry fronts. Working here will provide you with an exciting and motivating career full of development and growth opportunities throughout our businesses. We are a global company that prides itself on having passionate, diverse and dedicated employees who work together to achieve uncommon results.

Job Description

This is an entry-level position with no prior experience required as training, including manual handling, will be provided. Experience working in a busy environment is preferred. This role involves some heavy lifting.

Core Role

Working as part of the wider Soil Department, the main role of a Soil Technician is to organise samples when they are first received at the site ahead of booking in, preparation, and analysis.

Core Accountabilities

Open received samples, dry, prepare and extract for analysis.
Unload and move heavy batches of samples around the laboratory and site.
Work with safety and compliance at the heart of all processes.
Use specialist equipment as part of the sample preparation process.
Communicate effectively with other departments and occasionally customers.
Maintain equipment and working environment as required.
Suitable candidates will also have enthusiasm, energy, and strong communications skills.

Key Skills

Excellent concentration levels and attention to detail.
Capacity to handle multiple tasks and high levels of workload.
Good communication, verbal and written English.
Confidence working as both part of a busy team and unsupervised.
The ability to use your initiative and a proactive outlook.

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

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