Laboratory Technician Weekends

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA.; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS, a global leader in inspection and certification, is seeking a Laboratory Technician for weekend shifts. This role involves analyzing samples, data entry, and fostering relationships to enhance operations. Ideal candidates are proactive, possess GCSE qualifications, and are flexible in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Generous Annual Leave allowance

Enhanced parental pay

Length of Service Awards

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Able to follow instructions consistently.
• Organize and prioritize workload effectively.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze samples according to testing procedures.
• Enter laboratory test data accurately into the IT system.
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Computer literacy

Education

GCSE Science/Mathematics/English, grades A to C

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Industries and Environment services help businesses ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and consulting—supporting sectors from manufacturing to infrastructure and environmental management.

Job Description

• Job Title: Laboratory Technician
• Job Type: Permanent
• Hours: Saturday and Sunday 8am - 6pm
• Please be advised that you will need to train Monday to Friday for a maximum of 2 months before joining weekend shift
• Salary £12.21 an hour
• Analyse samples in accordance with appropriate analytical test procedures and within customer requirements and where appropriate record results
• Accurately entering laboratory test data into relevant IT system
• Help to build a good working relationship between colleagues, other teams and clients to reduce inefficiencies and capture all business opportunities.

Qualifications

How to be a successful candidate

We are looking individuals who are keen to pursue a career in laboratories, so whilst previous laboratory experience is preferable it is not essential.

Skills & Knowledge

• Able to consistently follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to organise and prioritise workload
• Good communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Able to adopt a flexible approach to work and react effectively to a rapidly changing environment.
• Able to work under own initiative and with a high degree of autonomy & maturity.
• Computer literate showing an ability to use IT systems.
• GCSE Science/Mathematics/English, or equivalent, grades A to C

Experience

• Previous experience of working in a fast paced work environment, meeting exacting process and client demands.

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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