Trainee Laboatory Technician

Rsk Group; North East; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £24,785

Contributory Pension Scheme

Childcare vouchers

Regular training and career dev.

Job summary

Ian Farmer Associates (1998) Ltd, part of the RSK Group, is recruiting a Trainee Geotechnical Technician for the UKAS accredited soil and materials laboratory in Washington, UK.

No experience is required, and full training will be provided. The role offers hands-on exposure to soil, rock and aggregate testing, equipment calibration, and a clear path for career development within a modern geological laboratory.

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training will be provided.
• Interest in a career working in a soil laboratory.
• Good numeracy and literacy.
• Willing to perform manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on soil, rock and aggregate samples.
• Understand test methods and reasons for testing.
• Assist in calibration and maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain a clean, orderly laboratory.
• Ensure work quality meets safety and time standards.
• Handle sample receipt, storage and disposal.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

GCSEs including English, Maths and Science

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Ian Farmer Associates (1998) Ltd, a member of RSK Group Ltd, is a geotechnical ground investigation company. Due to recent expansion and increasing workload an exciting opportunity has become available for a Trainee Geotechnical Technician to join the team in the UKAS accredited geotechnical soil and materials laboratory based in Washington, UK.

No experience is required, and full training will be given. Suitable candidates will have an interest in a career working in a soil laboratory environment.

Key roles and responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities associated with this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performing a variety of physical tests on soil, rock and aggregate samples to the highest level of safety and quality standards.
• Develop an understanding of the test methods and why samples are tested.
• Assisting in the calibration and maintenance of all technical equipment.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly laboratory environment.
• Ensuring the quality of work produced is to high standards and tested in a timely manner.
• Sample receipt, storage and disposal.

Required experience:

• 5+ GCSEs including English, Maths and Science.
• Good numeracy and literacy: able to write clearly and accurately
• Good IT skills, especially the use of MS Excel.

There will be lots of manual handling involved in the role and will require moving heavy items on a frequent basis.

Person specification:

• Organised with a methodical approach
• Good team player
• Good level of literacy and numeracy

Salary and benefits:

• Salary – £24,785
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• The option to buy childcare vouchers
• Regular training and career development

The company prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development, allowing employees to reach their full potential.

The RSK Group are an equal opportunity company