Sample Prep Technician & Trainee Asbestos Analyst

Phenna Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A national testing company based in Leicester is seeking a diligent laboratory technician. The role involves preparing soil, water, and construction material samples for analysis while adhering to high standards of safety and quality. Candidates should possess GCSEs in Maths and Science, exhibit strong communication skills, and ideally have prior laboratory experience. The company offers a starting salary of £25,396.20, a 40-hour work week, and a range of benefits including healthcare plans and training opportunities.

Benefits

Workwear

Healthcare plan

Contributory pension scheme

Perkbox rewards platform

Cycle-to-work scheme

Tech pack purchasing scheme

Personal development and training

Enjoyable work environment

Qualifications

• Good oral, written and numeracy skills.
• GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and Science.
• Computer literate.
• Previous laboratory experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare soil, water, and construction material samples for chemical analysis.
• Ensure all tasks are carried out to high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Follow all procedural requirements set out by the ISO17025 Quality Management System.
• Maintain accurate and properly filed records.
• Check, clean, calibrate, and ensure suitability of equipment.
• Progress towards becoming a P401 Qualified Asbestos Analyst with pay rises.

Skills

Good oral, written and numeracy skills

Computer literate

Education

GCSE grade C or equivalent in Maths and Science

Job description

With headquarters in Leicester and a nationwide network of laboratories and offices, CTS (a Phenna Group Company) offers a wide range of Construction Materials Testing, Surveying and Monitoring services across residential, commercial, rail, road, airports, tunnelling, mining, utilities and brownfield regeneration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare soil, water and construction material samples for chemical analysis.
• Ensure all tasks are carried out to high standards of safety, quality and efficiency.
• Follow all procedural requirements set out by the ISO17025 Quality Management System.
• Maintain accurate and properly filed records.
• Check, clean, calibrate and ensure suitability of equipment.
• Progress towards becoming a P401 Qualified Asbestos Analyst; each progression step is matched with a pay rise.

Qualifications

• Good oral, written and numeracy skills.
• GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and Science.
• Computer literate.
• Previous laboratory experience is advantageous.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary £25,396.20 (paid at £12.21 per hour).
• 40‑hour working week (5 consecutive days out of seven, including weekends).
• Overtime paid at 1.3× basic rate.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Workwear, healthcare plan, contributory pension scheme, Perkbox rewards platform, cycle‑to‑work scheme, tech pack purchasing scheme, personal development and training.
• Enjoyable and fulfilling work environment.