Lab Technician (Materials/Concrete)

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruiting company is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join various laboratories throughout the UK. The role involves conducting materials testing, ensuring compliance with UKAS standards, and maintaining high safety and quality. Ideal candidates will have experience with concrete and aggregate testing, and should hold relevant qualifications like NVQ Level 2. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Family-friendly policies

Life assurance

22 days holiday

4% matched pension contributions

Access to Smart Health services 24/7

Qualifications

• Experience in materials-related testing, including Concrete and Aggregates.
• Previous experience working within a busy UKAS accredited laboratory.
• Holding a CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site sampling and laboratory testing are carried out to high standards.
• Maintain proper records for laboratory management system and UKAS.
• Conduct sampling and testing in accordance with British/European Standards.
• Check, clean, and maintain test equipment.
• Communicate effectively with internal/external clients regarding testing.

Skills

Materials testing

Concrete sampling

Aggregate testing

Compliance with UKAS standards

In-situ testing

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Laboratory Technician (Materials/Concrete)

We are currently looking to recruit Laboratory Technicians at laboratories and projects throughout the UK. Long-term opportunities are available at the following locations:

• HS2 South Laboratory, Aylesbury, Oxfordshire
• HS2 North Laboratory, Greatworth, Northamptonshire
• Devonport Docks, Plymouth
• Hinkley Point C, Near Bridgwater, Somerset
• Lynemouth Bay, Morpeth
• Clifton Ings, York
• Kilsyth Laboratory, Scotland
• Inverness Laboratory, Scotland
• Peterhead Laboratory, Scotland

The roles require a suitable candidate with experience in materials-related testing, including Concrete and Aggregates. There may be a requirement to support the wider materials team within the business from time to time.

Your Mission

As a Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring site sampling and laboratory testing are carried out to high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Maintaining proper records and filing them correctly to satisfy laboratory management system and UKAS requirements.
• Conducting sampling and testing in accordance with British/European Standards.
• Checking, cleaning, and maintaining test equipment.
• Communicating regularly and effectively with internal/external clients and site engineering staff regarding testing requirements.

Who Are We Looking For?

Candidates should have experience in:

• In-situ testing according to relevant standards.
• Materials/Aggregate sampling and testing according to relevant standards.
• Concrete sampling/testing according to relevant standards.
• Maintaining high standards of work and compliance with UKAS accreditation requirements.

Preferred qualifications include previous experience working within a busy UKAS accredited laboratory, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, and a CSCS card.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive salary
• Family-friendly policies
• Life assurance
• 22 days holiday
• 4% matched pension contributions
• Access to Smart Health services 24/7 for you and your family
• Personal and professional development opportunities

BAM Ritchies is committed to equality and supporting work-life balance. If you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment or onboarding, please contact our team, and we will support you.