Trainee Laboratory Technician

Igne; Daventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday including bank/hols

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Company pension

Life insurance (3x salary)

Sick pay

Health cash plan

Annual leave buy & sell scheme

Ongoing training & development

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts & long service awards

Job summary

Igne Group in Daventry is seeking a Trainee Laboratory Technician to join the Construction Materials Testing Division. This entry-level role offers hands-on testing of soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt, with training provided and no prior experience required.

You will complete test sheets, enter data on tablets, and support senior staff to coordinate schedules while following QA procedures and health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Testing various construction materials e.g., soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt.
• Completion of test sheets and data entry onto tablets.
• Liaise with senior members of staff on work schedules and testing procedures.
• Work within in-house quality assurance systems.
• Maintain high levels of health and safety in line with company policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Manual handling

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Ready to build a career that supports some of the UK's biggest construction projects? Igne Group is seeking a Trainee Laboratory Technician to join its Construction Materials Testing Division in Daventry. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to begin a hands‑on career in construction materials testing - no prior experience required. As a Trainee Laboratory Technician you will be carrying out tests on a range of construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt, while accurately completing test sheets and entering data onto tablets. The position of Trainee Laboratory Technician also requires regular communication with senior staff to coordinate work schedules and ensure that testing procedures are followed correctly. If you want to join an innovative, fast paced and dedicated team who are making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Key & Responsibilities :

• Testing various construction materials e.g., soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt
• Completion of test sheets and data entry onto tablets
• Liaise with senior members of staff on work schedules and testing procedures
• Work within in-house quality assurance systems
• Maintain high levels of health and safety in line with company policies

Your Qualifications:

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

About You:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Manual handling and physical activity are daily requirements - samples can weigh in excess of 15kg
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to organise your own workload
• Confidence in working in a team environment

Salary & Benefits:

• Up to £28,000 per annum
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Company pension, life insurance (3x salary) & sick pay
• Health cash plan & medical cashback
• Annual leave buy & sell scheme
• Ongoing training & development
• Cycle to Work, Green Vehicle & Home/Tech schemes
• High street discounts & long service awards

We are part of Igne Group Limited, a synergetic amalgamation of six companies with over 350 years of combined experience, providing a one-stop-shop for pre- and post-construction services. Igne's six service categories are: geo-environmental, unexploded ordnance risk mitigation, ground investigation, construction materials testing, drilling specialists, and geothermal energy solutions. We are a Real Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer, and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference. We want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work, so equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are central to our culture and success. We also want all colleagues to thrive, which is why we have trained mental health first aiders across the organisation who are available to support employees whenever needed. Igne is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.