Laboratory technician

Structural Soils; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Private health care

Mental health support

Discounted gym memberships

Full training and development provided

Job summary

Structural Soils, a member of the RSK Group, invites applications for a Laboratory Technician position in Bristol, UK. The role focuses on soil testing, data recording, and routine geotechnical analyses in a busy laboratory environment.

The successful candidate will be organised, able to handle up to 20 kg, and contribute to a safe, compliant workplace while developing through full training and a flexible benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous geotechnical testing laboratory experience or interest in a lab technician career.
• Organised and methodical approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good level of literacy and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out testing on soil and samples according to standard test methods.
• Recording accurately the test data produced for analysis.
• Conduct routine geotechnical tests following standard test methods or operating procedures.
• Calibrate and maintain standard laboratory equipment.
• Adhere to established SHEQ procedures.
• Accurately record data and perform basic calculation.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Assist in the documentation and storage of samples.
• Identify and report issues or deviations from procedures.

Skills

Geotechnical testing

Organised

Team player

Strong communication

Literacy and numeracy

Ability to lift 20 kg

Job description

The Vacancy

Bristol, UK.

• Carrying out testing on soil and samples according to standard test methods
• Recording accurately the test data produced for analysis
• Conduct routine geotechnical tests following standard test methods or operating procedures.
• Calibrate and maintain standard laboratory equipment.
• Accurately record data and perform basic calculation.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Assist in the documentation and storage of samples.
• Identify and report issues or deviations from procedures.

The Vacancy

Structural Soils a member of the RSK Group, have exciting opportunity for a Laboratory technician to join their team based in Bristol, UK.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out testing on soil and samples according to standard test methods
• Recording accurately the test data produced for analysis
• Conduct routine geotechnical tests following standard test methods or operating procedures.
• Calibrate and maintain standard laboratory equipment.
• Adhere to established SHEQ procedures.
• Accurately record data and perform basic calculation.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Assist in the documentation and storage of samples.
• Identify and report issues or deviations from procedures.

Person specification:

• Previous geotechnical testing laboratory experience or have an interest in a career as a laboratory technician
• Organised and methodical
• Team player
• Strong communication skills
• Good level of literacy and numeracy
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and sample containers weighing up to 20 kg and if required to stand for short or long periods

Salary and benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
• Access to mental health support
• Discounted gym memberships
• Full training and development provided

The RSK Group are an equal opportunities employer.

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About Us

Since its establishment in 1964, Structural Soils has evolved into an award-winning national, multidisciplinary, integrated geotechnical and geoenvironmental site investigation company. Owing to our astute personnel and range of equipment, we have the capability and capacity to undertake contracts of any size and scope and in any location. We regularly work on projects across the UK and internationally, serviced by a desk-based department working from offices in Bristol, Castleford, Coventry, Glasgow, Hemel Hempstead, Wigan, Plymouth and Tonbridge.

Structural Soils works with a vast number of clients from wide-ranging industries, both private and public. A client may seek advice on house subsidence, or a multinational energy company may require our help in constructing power stations. Our industry-renowned expert staff offer technical, logistical and contractual advice on all aspects of ground investigations. Our technical staff include civil engineers, geologists, engineering geologists, chemists and environmental scientists.

Structural Soils is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?