Field/Laboratory Technician

SOCOTEC UK Limited; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC UK Limited is seeking a Field Laboratory Technician to join its Infrastructure Division. The technician will conduct testing on construction materials and ensure compliance with various standards. The role offers comprehensive training, competitive salary, and numerous benefits, contributing to SOCOTEC's mission of building a safer and more sustainable world.

Benefits

25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• Prior experience in testing concrete, soils, aggregates.
• Client focus and respect for colleague knowledge.
• Ability to independently conduct tests and report results.

Responsibilities

• Sampling and testing construction materials on site and in the laboratory.
• Calibrating test equipment and ensuring QA compliance.
• Producing reports in line with QA systems.

Skills

Client focused delivery

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Experience in site/laboratory testing

Knowledge of UKAS accredited laboratory practices

Job description

Field Laboratory Technician (Specialist Labs)

Are you interested in Materials Testing? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Field Laboratory Technician as well as playing a vital role in helping our business succeed.

As our company grows and develops, we are ever expanding our teams. We have a great opportunity for a committed Field Laboratory Technician to join our Infrastructure Division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

We are looking for a dependable, dedicated and flexible Field Laboratory Technician to join our UKAS accredited Construction Materials Testing Special Labs team. As a member of Special Labs, it is key that you are able to thrive in a team environment, as well as independently. The fundamental part of the role it to determine the physical properties of a wide range of materials including concrete, earthworks, aggregates and bituminous mixtures to ensure compliance with specifications. All testing will be undertaken in line with a range of British, European and American standards so a good attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures is required.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• Sampling and testing of construction materials on site and in the laboratory
• Collection of materials for laboratory testing
• Completion of test sheets, including all calculations
• Liaison with Laboratory Manager and Section Manager on work schedules
• Production of reports in line with QA systems
• Undertake tasks in line with Company QHSE protocols
• Calibrate test equipment to conform to internal QA & UKAS standards

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Client focused delivery
• Putting the client at the centre of all decisions that are made
• Supporting colleagues in achieving for the client
• Treating internal clients with the same respect as external clients
• Being respectful
• Respecting the knowledge of colleagues and clients
• Listening to the views and opinions of others
• Always being polite and courteous
• Contributing in a positive way
• Being progressive
• Looking for ways to improve processes, systems, procedures, services and delivery in all roles
• Improving skills, knowledge and experience wherever possible to the mutual benefit of the client, SOCOTEC UK and the individual
• Questioning things which are not understood to improve individual performance and that of SOCOTEC UK
• Taking ownership
• Taking responsibility for delivering clients requirements
• Delivering tasks to the best of one’s ability at all times
• Taking pride in delivering excellent service
• Previous experience of site/laboratory testing of concrete, soils, aggregates and bituminous mixtures would be advantageous
• Knowledge of UKAS accredited laboratory practices would be beneficial

About Materials Testing:

Our Materials Testing team perform an extensive range of testing and compliance services across a wide range of construction projects including highways, rail, airfields, ports, harbours, power stations and sports stadia in addition to new build projects across industrial, commercial and residential properties. A career within our Materials Testing Specialist Labs will provide a varied workload with experiences across many of the key UK Infrastructure assets leaving you with the satisfaction that you have played a part in ensuring the built world around us is safe and stable.

What’s in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Why SOCOTEC?

Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. As a Field Laboratory Technician with Special Labs, you will play a pivotal role in providing these services.

We offer transversal career pathways as well as linear pathways, and we will support you in attaining a portfolio career in one place. Not to mention the possibility of working locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your journey with us. #YouGrowWeGrow

Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.