Laboratory Technician

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials testing company in Doncaster is looking for a Geotechnical & Materials Lab Technician to join their team. This entry-level position involves conducting various tests on materials to ensure compliance with standards. Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team. Great benefits include 25 days of holiday and an electric car scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience preferred but not necessary.
• Ability to work part of a team as well as independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical testing of soil specimens such as compaction and strength.
• Prepare soils for laboratory testing following company protocols.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

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Geotechnical & Materials Lab Technician

Are you interested in Materials and Geotechnical Testing? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Geotechnical & Materials Lab 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 Geotechnical & Materials Lab Technician to join our Infrastructure Division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

We are looking for a dependable, dedicated and flexible Geotechnical & Materials Lab 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):

• Physical testing of soil specimens i.e. compaction, machine, classification, density & strength
• Undertake tasks in line with company QHSE protocol
• Preparation of soils for laboratory testing (i.e. breaking down 20kg samples to pass a 20mm sieve)
  
  

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

• Previous experience preferred but not necessary
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team
  
  

About Materials Testing

Our Lab 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 Geotechnical & 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.

Whats 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 (where applicable), 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 Geotechnical & Materials Lab 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 youve 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.

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