Environmental Technician - Entry Level

CTS (Construction Testing Solutions); Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals for an Entry Level Environmental Technician role. This position offers comprehensive training and career progression opportunities within the Environmental Laboratories Division. As part of a dynamic team, you'll engage in vital laboratory tasks, ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency. This role is perfect for those looking to kickstart their career in a supportive environment, with clear pathways for advancement and development in analytical chemistry services. Join a company that values growth, teamwork, and personal development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Healthcare plan

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Workwear provided

Tech pack purchasing scheme

Personal development and training

Enjoyable work environment

Qualifications

• Good oral, written, and numeracy skills are essential.
• GCSE grade C / 5 or above in maths and science required.

Responsibilities

• Extraction of soil, water, and construction material samples.
• Ensuring all laboratory testing meets safety and quality standards.

Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Numeracy Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in Science

Job description

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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 Will Include

• 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 two, your skills and knowledge will grow further with advanced extractions and some testing skills being added to your armoury. 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 now very impressive knowledge of analytical chemistry services.

Each progression step from L3 is matched with a pay rise ensuring that your personal development is kept step 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 £25,396.80 (paid at £12.21 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)
• 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 other 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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