Laboratory Technician

Norse Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services provider in Norwich is looking for a Site & Testing Laboratory Technician to join their team on a full-time basis. The role involves ensuring that site and lab testing meet quality standards while collaborating closely with colleagues. The ideal candidate will have an interest in the construction industry, relevant educational qualifications, and experience in data management. This position offers an attractive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional qualifications opportunity

Career progression

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension and sickness scheme

Qualifications

• Keen interest in the construction industry is essential.
• Experience in maintaining accurate data and records is required.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritize effectively is needed.
• Must demonstrate compliance with defined standards.
• Full UK Driving licence is mandatory for travel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site and laboratory testing meets quality standards.
• Collaborate with technicians to provide accurate test data.
• Manage time efficiently to meet targets.

Skills

Interest in construction industry

Data management

Multi-tasking

Following guidance

UK Driving licence

Education

GCSEs in Maths, English and Science or equivalent

Job description

Site & Testing Laboratory Technician

Location: Norwich, Norfolk

Salary: £27,568.46 - £29,402.71 (Dependent On Experience)

Hours: 40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

Norfolk Partnership Laboratory (NPL) provides essential services within Norse Highways, carrying out site and laboratory testing, alongside investigations on behalf of our clients. The testing of materials on-site and in the laboratory is a vital part of any construction process and the successful candidate will be working in a dynamic, fast moving construction-related environment.

NPL is currently seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our well-equipped and experienced team at County Hall in Norwich on a full-time, permanent basis.

About The Role

Within our established team, you will be responsible for ensuring site and laboratory testing is carried out in accordance with the standards and requirements of the Quality System. Collaborating closely with Laboratory Technicians and Senior Laboratory staff, you will provide accurate test data on a range of construction materials, structural investigation and pavement investigations while ensuring time and financial targets are met.

Our Successful Candidate

You will be able to demonstrate a keen interest for working within the construction industry, ideally holding a CSCS card and Street Works Certificate alongside:

• Hold GCSE at Grade C or above in Maths, English and Science or equivalent.
• Experience in maintaining accurate data and records.
• Experience managing your own workload, multi-tasking and prioritising effectively.
• Ability to follow defined guidance thoroughly to ensure compliance with standards.
• Full UK Driving licence to meet travel requirements of the role, with the flexibility to stay away from home as and when required.

Our Offer

• Competitive salary of £27,568.46 - £29,402.71 per annum.
• Opportunity to attain professional qualifications supported by an experienced team.
• Fantastic routes for career progression, with clear development plans.
• Opportunity to work for a national company that can help you build a great career.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, pension & sickness scheme.

We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the date you apply, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stage.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for our successful candidate, payment will be met by the employer.