Lab & Site Technician

Colas Ltd; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (up to 10% combined)

Life assurance 4x salary

25 days annual leave + public holidays

Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme

Hybrid working scheme

Family-friendly benefits

Fully funded professional qualified

Personal/professional development

Employee discounts portal

Job summary

Colas Ltd is seeking a Laboratory and Site Technician in Warrington to support quality testing and sampling of Colas road surfacing products. The role combines lab work with national site visits, ensuring high safety and quality standards.

You will log samples, perform tests, maintain equipment, manage data and report unusual results, while representing Colas professionally on site and in the lab. Applicants should have GCSEs including Science, English and Maths and a full driving licence;

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Science, English and Maths required or beneficial.
• Safety conscious with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and communication abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle and log samples, perform tests on materials, and maintain equipment.
• Manage data and follow strict safety and quality procedures.
• Report unusual results promptly and represent Colas on site and in the lab.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety focus

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs including Science, English and Maths

Job description

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

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Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a Laboratory and Site Technician based in Warrington to support quality testing and sampling of Colas road surfacing products. The role involves lab work and national site visits, providing technical expertise while ensuring high standards of safety and quality.

Main Responsibilities

You will handle and log samples, perform tests on materials, maintain equipment, manage data, and follow strict safety and quality procedures. You will also report unusual results promptly, keep work areas tidy, and represent Colas professionally on site and in the lab.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in a lab based role with a science qualification or without expereince and at least five GCSEs including Science, English, and Maths, a full driving licence, and a strong attention to detail. Good organisational and communication skills are essential, as is a safety focus. Laboratory experience is favoured but not essential, and you should be comfortable working independently and using computers.

Package Description

Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including:

• A salary between £30,000 and £35,000
• Our Colas Pension Scheme has combined contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance Scheme, which is x4 basic salary
• 25 days of annual leave per year + Public Holidays
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Hybrid Working Scheme (dependent on the role)
• Family-Friendly Benefits, including Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
• Ongoing personal/professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal

At Colas, our culture is guided by four core values: Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, and Sharing. These values shape how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We believe that respect is the foundation of every relationship. By treating others as we wish to be treated, we foster fairness, transparency, and inclusion within our teams and with our clients, communities, and partners. Commitment means dedicating ourselves fully to everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. With a pioneering spirit, we prioritise bold innovation over blind ambition. We welcome new ideas, invest in our people, and work to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that shape the future. Through sharing, we build trust and solidarity, encouraging collaboration and growth at all levels of the business.

Colas Ltd is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you want a workplace where your voice is valued and your potential is developed, Colas is the right choice.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

In line with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and we will reach out to our PSL (Preferred Suppliers List) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.