Environmental Technician - Entry Level

Construction Testing Solutions Ltd.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Laboratory Technician in Leicester, where you will develop essential lab skills and progress through structured levels of expertise. This role offers comprehensive training, a supportive environment, and clear pathways for career advancement. Enjoy a fulfilling work experience while contributing to vital construction materials testing. With a competitive starting salary and numerous perks, including healthcare and personal development opportunities, this position is perfect for those eager to grow in a dynamic field. Take the first step towards a rewarding career in analytical chemistry services today!

Benefits

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Healthcare plan

Contributory pension scheme

Workwear provided

Holiday purchase scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Tech pack purchasing scheme

Personal development and training

Perkbox rewards platform

Enjoyable and fulfilling work environment

Qualifications

• Good oral, written, and numeracy skills are essential.
• GCSE in maths and science required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Extract samples for chemical analysis and ensure high testing standards.
• Maintain records and ensure equipment is ready for use.

Skills

Oral communication skills

Written communication skills

Numeracy skills

Computer literacy

Education

GCSE grade C / 5 or above in maths

GCSE grade C / 5 or above in science

Job description

With headquarters in Leicester and a nationwide network of laboratories and offices, offering a wide range of Construction Materials Testing, Surveying and Monitoring services, CTS (a Phenna Group Company) is the go-to partner of choice, supporting all sectors of the construction market including residential, commercial, rail, road, airports, tunnelling, mining and utilities as well as brownfield regeneration.

Due to recent expansion and increasing workload, we are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Laboratory Technicians to join our team. Previous experience is not required as we will provide all of the training necessary for you to succeed and progress.

The position is based in our Environmental Laboratories Division, working at our Leicester City centre laboratory.

Lab Technician Duties and Responsibilities:

• Extraction of soil, water and construction material samples ready for chemical analysis.
• Ensuring that all laboratory testing is carried out to high standards of safety, quality and efficiency.
• Follow all procedural requirements as set out by the ISO17025 Quality Management System.
• Ensuring that adequate and proper records are kept and filed correctly.
• Ensuring test equipment is checked, cleaned, calibrated and suitable for use.

Lab Technician Role Requirements:

• Good oral, written and numeracy skills.
• GCSE grade C / 5 or above in maths and science.
• Computer literate.
• Previous laboratory experience would be advantageous.

Your Journey with CTS:

At CTS, we offer a career, not just a job. In your first six months, you will develop your basic lab skills as well as become fully proficient in a range of method extraction techniques. On successfully passing your 6-month probationary period, you will automatically progress to Level 2.

Once at Level 2, your skills and knowledge will grow further with advanced extractions and some testing skills being added to your arsenal. Within around 12 - 18 months, your next step is Level 3, and from there, you will continue to progress and grow, adding new techniques to your impressive knowledge of analytical chemistry services.

Each progression step is matched with a pay rise, ensuring that your personal development is kept in step with your earnings. The speed at which you progress is ultimately down to you and how you apply yourself in the role.

What We Offer:

• Starting salary £23,790.20 (paid at £11.44 per hour).
• 40 hour working week.
• Any overtime worked paid at 1.3 times basic rate of pay.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Workwear provided.
• Healthcare plan.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Perkbox rewards platform.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Tech pack purchasing scheme.
• Personal development and training.
• Enjoyable and fulfilling work environment.

About Phenna Group:

Headquartered in Nottingham, UK, Phenna Group's aim is to invest in and partner with selected niche, independent Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) companies that serve a variety of sectors, ensuring customers' peace of mind by delivering first-class assurance and consultancy services. With a diverse portfolio of companies across the Built Environment, Infrastructure, Niche Industrials, Food and Life Sciences and Compliance and Certifications, Phenna Group is dedicated to supporting customers in regulated sectors by delivering mission-critical services with a focus on quality and deliverability.

Our Values:

Think Customer: Our customer is the focus of everything we do and through them we maximise our reputation and growth.

Speed and Agility: Own it. Be Bold. Take Action. Get it done.

Be Transparent: We are open and honest and act with integrity at all times.

Work Together: We work and collaborate as one team and look out for our fellow colleagues.

Act Responsibly: Fearless in taking accountability, we give responsibility to others and treat everyone with courtesy, dignity and respect.

Be Proud: We celebrate our achievements, learn from our experiences, and take pride in all we do.