Senior Materials Laboratory Technician

Clarke Bridges Resourcing Ltd; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Our client is one of the largest construction companies within the UK with internationally-renowned experience in the successful delivery of technically demanding, multi-disciplinary and logistically complex projects.

They now have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Materials Laboratory Technician to join their team in the Falkirk area. Very competitive subsistence, accommodation and travel allowance on offer if working away from home.

Overview

You will support the management and delivery of materials engineering services within the company, planning and undertaking inspection and testing on site and in the laboratory identifying and reporting areas of risk and opportunity. Ideally this role would suit a candidate who is passionate and willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. A quick learner, adaptable to change, someone who is organised and has a key focus on meeting the requirements of the customer would succeed in this role.

The Role

1. Support the delivery of Sustainability activities.
2. Establish and maintain safe methods of work for the materials team on site and in the laboratory.
3. Maintain high standards of work and compliance with UKAS accreditation requirements.
4. Comply with the site quality system for the materials testing laboratory, including materials reporting.
5. Deliver results by deadlines as required by the contract and project teams.
6. Maintain equipment calibrations and notify the lab manager of any defects requiring attention.
7. Identify, record, and report Best Practice to project and offsite.
8. Produce summary compliance reports of material compliance.
9. Undertake audits of Laboratory Quality System and ensure that identified findings are closed out.
10. Manage dispatch of samples to external test laboratories and review reports.
11. Daily allocation of testing resources.
12. Managing supplier test results as required by the contract.
13. Training and development of junior staff to ensure succession plan in place.

The Individual

Previous experience working in a UKAS accredited laboratory and working with construction materials and specifications is required. Experience in auditing, training/development of junior staff and monthly reviews is essential.

There will be a key focus on health and safety within the laboratory, including writing/reviewing risk assessments, methods statements, and carrying out daily briefings to the site technicians. Assisting the site health and safety department with auditing on site if required is also crucial.

Being able to operate and work to an agreed budget is important. Materials technical experience is also required to be able to advise the contracts where necessary. Proficient I.T. skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access are necessary.

Must hold a valid CSCS card and a full driving licence; it is desirable to hold B & E for safe towing of coring rig.

The following qualities/experience are desirable: SMSTS qualified and a member of a professional institute.