Laboratory Technician - Construction Materials

E3 Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A market leading manufacturing firm near Sutton-in-Ashfield seeks a Laboratory Technician for routine testing of products and raw materials. The role offers a salary of £23k-£29k, opportunities for further qualifications, and a chance to develop within the company's technical side. Applicants should have previous lab experience and a good understanding of safety and quality assurance processes.

Benefits

Company bonus opportunities

Permanent position

Accredited training and development

Shift premium for night work

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory testing as part of a qualification or practical work.
• Logical and methodical work approach.
• Understanding of quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and grind raw materials.
• Conduct physical testing including compressive strength.
• Perform instrumental chemical analysis testing.

Skills

Laboratory testing experience

Analytical techniques

Computerised systems (Excel, Outlook)

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

Overview

The Laboratory Technician / Lab testing vacancy is with a market leading manufacturing business, based close to Sutton-in-Ashfield, in Nottinghamshire. Due to location, applicants will require their own transport to reach the site.

The purpose of this role is to carry out routine testing of final products and raw materials in accordance with in-house test methods. Applicants from a materials testing background are welcome to apply, this could be metallurgical, construction based products and or raw materials.

What’s in it for you

• Basic salary ranging from 23k to 29k per annum, subject to experience
• Company bonus opportunities up to circa 3 months worth of salary per annum - subject to company performance
• The position is offered on a permanent basis from day one and allows for both accredited training and personal development
• Typical hours of work are 6am to 2.30pm - 37.5 hours per week
• On occasions subject to business requirements you may be asked to work nights from Monday - Thursday 4.30pm to 5.30am - this does attract a 30% shift premium

Responsibilities

• Preparation/grinding of raw materials (aggregates, water, soil & sand etc.)
• Sample making
• Physical testing of products including compressive strength, water absorption, density testing etc.
• Instrumental Chemical analysis testing
• Plus other general laboratory work as determined by the management team
• The job will entail data input into a computerised management system

Qualifications

The role is ideally suited to someone looking to develop and progress within the Technical side of the company's business, with opportunities to obtain further qualifications. Full training will be provided.

• Essential Qualifications & Experience:
  • Previous laboratory testing experience and knowledge as part of a qualification or practical work experience
  • A logical and methodical approach to work
  • A good understanding and familiarity with the use of computerised systems - Excel and Outlook
  • An awareness of Health & Safety in the workplace
  • Knowledge of analytical techniques and quality assurance processes

How to apply

If of interest, please apply now!

I'm Fiona McSheffrey, a specialist recruiter in the Construction and Modular Building Supply sector at E3 Recruitment. I work in partnership with leading companies across the UK, connecting high-calibre professionals with roles that truly support long-term career progression.

If you'd like more information about this opportunity - or wish to have a confidential discussion about your next career move - please don't hesitate to contact me directly at E3 Recruitment.