Laboratory Technician

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician to join their Materials Testing team. In this pivotal role, you will conduct essential tests on construction materials, ensuring compliance with various standards. The position offers a chance to work on diverse projects across the UK infrastructure, contributing to the safety and stability of our built environment. With a commitment to your professional development, this role provides a supportive atmosphere for growth and advancement. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and make a meaningful impact in the field of materials testing.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Family friendly support

Employee benefits and discounts app

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in materials testing and compliance.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain cleanliness in the lab.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical testing of construction materials like concrete and aggregates.
• Prepare soil samples for laboratory testing and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Material Testing

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

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Are you interested in materials testing? This could be your opportunity to excel as a 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 Laboratory Technician to join our Infrastructure Division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

We are looking for a dependable, dedicated and flexible Laboratory Technician to join our UKAS accredited Materials team. As a member of Materials, 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):

• Work effectively within deadlines
• Physical testing of construction materials i.e. compaction, density & strength
• Preparation of soils for laboratory testing (i.e. breaking down samples to pass a 20mm sieve)
• Undertake tasks in line with company QSHE protocol
• Maintain effective internal relationships
• Good organisational skills and to maintain good levels of cleanliness within the lab
  
  

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

• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Helpful and customer focused approach
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Self-motivated and able to organise own workload
  
  

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 and harbours, power stations, sports stadia in addition to new build projects across industrial, commercial and residential properties. A career within our Materials Testing business 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 Laboratory Technician, 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

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