Trainee Laboratory Technician

Routes to Work; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A laboratory located in Bellshill seeks full-time staff for testing and preparing soil, rock, and aggregate samples. Offering full training and support, this position is ideal for individuals eager to develop skills in a dynamic construction-related lab environment. Candidates will engage in various tasks, including handling samples and maintaining excellent records in a supportive team.

Benefits

Full PPE supplied

In-house training programs

Health and Safety training

First Aid training

CITB courses

Qualifications

• Comfortable working in a dusty lab environment with samples.
• Driving license required.
• Good levels of numeracy and literacy expected.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out various lab tasks after full training.
• Movement of samples from storage and around the work area.
• Accurate record-keeping and maintaining a tidy work area.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Good communication skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

CSCS Card

Job description

Bellshill based laboratory involved with the preparation and testing of soils, rock and aggregate samples within the laboratory for the construction industry.

Full time position, Monday to Friday 0730 to 1700 (40 hours per week). National Living Wage or greater will be paid dependent on experience. Overtime available and encouraged during busy periods and premium rate paid out with standard hours.Experience not essential as full training will be given. Full PPE supplied by company.

Duties:

Carrying out a variety of tasks in the lab (after full training); Movement of (sometimes heavy) samples from sample stores/around work area/on site; Completing records accurately; Maintain neat and orderly work area

Willingness to learn; strong work ethic; ability to work unsupervised; comfortable working in a soils lab environment involving dirty/dusty environment and samples; Good communication skills; Willing to work away from home on occasion if required

Computer literacy (basic skills); good level of numeracy and literacy; Driving license; CSCS Card;

Additional Info:

External and in-house training programmes delivered such as Health and Safety training, First Aid training, CITB courses, etc

If you are a registered client with Routes To Work, please contact your caseworker to apply. If you are not a registered client, please contact us to check you are eligible for this opportunity.