Sample Reception Technician

Construction Testing Solutions Ltd.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction testing company based in Leicester is seeking a new team member for the Sample Reception at their growing chemical laboratory. Responsibilities include registering samples, ensuring quality compliance, and maintaining a safe work environment. Candidates should have attention to detail and good skills in Excel. The role offers a starting salary of £25,396.80 for a 40-hour week, with opportunities for progression and additional benefits, including annual leave and healthcare plans.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Healthcare plan

Contributory pension scheme

Perkbox rewards platform

Cycle to work scheme

Tech pack purchasing scheme

Personal development and training

Qualifications

• Experience with database software highly desirable but not essential.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills required.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel necessary.

Responsibilities

• Register samples into the Laboratory Information Management System.
• Pack and ship samples for analysis.
• Maintain quality requirements as per accreditation.
• Ensure a safe working environment.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

GCSEs (C/5 and above) in Maths & English

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

With headquarters in Leicester and a nationwide network of laboratories and offices, offering a wide range of Construction Materials Testing, Surveying and Monitoring services, CTS (a Phenna Group Company) is the go-to partner of choice, supporting all sectors of the construction market including residential, commercial, rail, road, airports, tunnelling, mining and utilities as well as brownfield regeneration.

Construction Testing Solutions Limited are seeking a new Team member for our Sample Reception at our growing chemical laboratory business based in Leicester City Centre. The Laboratory Sample Reception is the initial stage and plays a pivotal role in the success of the entire testing process.

The successful candidate will have a very high degree of attention to detail and excel working in a fast paced department.

Responsibilities

• Register soil, water and construction material samples into our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Pack and ship samples for subcontracted analysis to our internal and external partner laboratories.
• Build strong commercial relationships with key suppliers and clients to ensure continuity in service delivery.
• Complete all quality requirements as per ISO17025 accreditation requirements and the CTS Quality Management System.
• Dispose of tested samples into designated waste skips and wash transport boxes.
• Perform other business related duties as required by the management team.
• Maintain a safe working environment and complete Health, Safety and Environmental tasks as required.

Specific Requirements

• Prior experience using database software highly desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• GCSEs (C/5 and above) Maths & English.

Your Journey with CTS

At CTS we offer a career, not just a job. In your first six months you will develop your basic skills as well as become fully proficient in a range of duties within the Sample Reception Department. On successfully passing your 6‑month probationary period, you will automatically progress to Level 2.

Once at Level two, your skills and knowledge will grow further. Within around 12‑18 months your next step is Level 3. To achieve this level you will be able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, completing all required tasks correctly and on time.

From Level 3 onwards each progression step is matched with a pay rise ensuring that your personal development is kept in step with your earnings. The speed at which you progress is ultimately down to you and how you apply yourself in the role.

What We Offer

• Starting salary £25,396.80 (paid at £12.21 per hour)
• 40‑hour working week
• Any overtime worked paid at 1.3 times basic rate of pay
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Workwear provided
• 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

About Phenna Group:

Headquartered in Nottingham, UK, Phenna Group's aim is to invest in and partner with selected niche, independent Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) companies that serve a variety of sectors, ensuring customers' peace of mind by delivering first class assurance and consultancy services. With a diverse portfolio of companies across the Built Environment, Infrastructure, Niche Industrials, Food and Life Sciences and Compliance and Certifications, Phenna Group is dedicated to supporting customers in regulated sectors by delivering mission‑critical services with a focus on quality and deliverability.

Our Values

Think Customer

Our customer is the focus of everything we do and through them we maximise our reputation and growth.

Speed and Agility

Own it. Be Bold. Take Action. Get it done.

Be Transparent

We are open and honest and act with integrity at all times.

Work Together

We work and collaborate as one team and look out for our fellow colleagues.

Act Responsibly

Fearless in taking accountability, we give responsibility to others and treat everyone with courtesy, dignity and respect.

Be Proud

We celebrate our achievements, learn from our experiences, and take pride in all we do.