Soil Technician

Ensign-Bickford Industries; Swaffham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Soil Technician, where you will play a vital role in sample preparation and analysis. This entry-level position offers comprehensive training and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a proactive attitude, thriving both in team settings and independently. You will be part of a passionate team dedicated to achieving exceptional results while ensuring safety and compliance in all processes. If you're looking for an exciting career path with growth opportunities, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Enthusiasm and strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Organise and prepare samples for analysis.
• Unload and move heavy samples around the laboratory.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks

Initiative

Tools

Specialist Equipment

Job description

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.