Sample Reception Technician

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

Job summary

A growing chemical laboratory in Leicester is seeking a new Team member for the Sample Reception department. Responsibilities include registering samples into the Laboratory Information Management System, packing and shipping samples for analysis, and maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and good English skills. This position offers a salary starting at £25,396.80 with opportunities for career advancement and various benefits including healthcare and pension schemes.

Benefits

Starting salary £25,396.80

40 hour working week

Healthcare plan

Contributory pension scheme

Perkbox rewards platform

Personal development and training

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Prior experience using database software is highly desirable but not essential.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Register samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Pack and ship samples for analysis.
• Build relationships with suppliers and clients.
• Complete quality requirements per ISO17025.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Database software usage

Verbal and written English skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

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

Job description

Job Title and Location

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.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Sample Reception Manager, your daily workload will consist of registering soil, water and construction material samples into our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Packing and shipping samples for subcontracted analysis to our network of internal and external partner laboratories.
• Building strong commercial relationships with key suppliers and clients to ensure continuity in service delivery.
• Completing all quality requirements as per ISO17025 accreditation requirements and the CTS Quality Management System.
• Disposing of tested samples into designated waste skips and washing transport boxes.
• Performing other business related duties as required by the management team.
• Maintaining a safe working environment and completing Health, Safety and Environmental Tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Very high degree of attention to detail and excel in a fast paced department.
• 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.

Benefits & Perks

• 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.

Career Growth

In your first six months you will develop your basic skills and become fully proficient in a range of duties within the Sample Reception Department. Once the 6‑month probationary period is passed, you will automatically progress to Level 2. At Level two, your skills and knowledge will grow further. Within around 12‑18 months your next step is Level 3. From Level 3 onwards each progression step is matched with a pay rise ensuring that your personal development is kept step in step with your earnings. The speed at which you progress is ultimately down to you and how you apply yourself in the role.

About CTS

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, supporting all sectors of the construction market including residential, commercial, rail, road, airports, tunnelling, mining and utilities as well as brownfield regeneration.

About Phenna Group

Headquartered in Nottingham, 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.

Company 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 other 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.