Laboratory Technician Weekends

SGS; Ellesmere Port; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in testing, inspection, and certification is seeking a Laboratory Technician for weekend shifts in Ellesmere Port. The role involves analyzing samples, data entry, and ensuring safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a flexible approach, and a background in science.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

Generous Annual Leave allowance

Retailer Discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Length of Service Awards

Christmas Vouchers

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience is preferable but not essential.
• Able to work under own initiative and with a high degree of autonomy.
• Experience in a fast-paced work environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Analyse samples according to test procedures and record results.
• Enter laboratory test data into relevant IT systems.
• Report any Quality or Health and Safety issues.

Skills

Good communication skills

Able to follow instructions

Organizational skills

Flexible approach to work

Computer literate

Education

GCSE Science/Mathematics/English, grades A to C

Job description

SGS Ellesmere Port, England, United Kingdom

Laboratory Technician Weekends

SGS Ellesmere Port, England, United Kingdom

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Company 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.

Company 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
• Location: Ellesmere Port
• 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.

Report any Quality or Health and Safety issues the Laboratory Team Leader and register on the company’s quality system.

At all times, adopt a safe behavior by exercising due regard for the health and safety of yourself, colleagues and clients, in line with the company’s policies and procedures

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)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• 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.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially, and you will always receive an update within 10 business days.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

• Industries

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