Trainee Laboratory Technician

Igne Group Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A Materials Testing Company in Barnsley is seeking a Trainee Laboratory Technician to help with testing construction materials. The role offers full training, a competitive salary of £26,208 per annum, and various benefits, including 33 days of holiday. Ideal candidates should have GCSE Maths and English, good communication skills, and the ability to handle physical samples. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team within a growing sector.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Continuous training and development

Discretionary bonus scheme

Medical cashback plan

Death in service scheme

Qualifications

• Confident with manual handling and physical activity.
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms.
• Possess a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Testing various construction materials including soils and aggregates.
• Completing test sheets and entering data onto tablets.
• Liaising with senior staff regarding work schedules.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Manual handling

Education

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team: Trainee Laboratory Technician
Location: Barnsley | On-site | £26,208 per annum

Are you ready to kickstart your career in Materials Testing? We are seeking a Trainee Laboratory Technician to join our brand new laboratory in Barnsley, where you’ll play an important role in supporting the delivery of high quality testing services.

This is an exciting opportunity to begin your journey in a hands-on laboratory role, working with soil and ground samples using the latest technology to support our construction sector clients. Full training will be provided, giving you the chance to develop your skills and grow within a supportive and expanding team. All we need from you is a willingness to learn, to be happy getting your hands dirty and to be able to move samples that can weigh in excess of 15kg. In return, we will provide a full time job with excellent rates of pay and overtime (both in the week and over the weekend), and the opportunity to work in an exciting and growing sector along with excellent career opportunities.

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

• You will need good communication skills both written and verbal
• Manual handling and physical activity are daily requirements – samples can weigh in excess of 15kg
• You must be confident to work in a team environment
• Full UK Driving Licence

Salary & Benefits

• Salary on offer is £26,208 per annum
• 33 days holiday (including of bank holidays)
• Continuous training and development
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Medical cashback plan
• Death in service scheme

Igne provides a competitive salary with opportunities for development and benefits as detailed above. 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 and be able to be themselves, so equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are core to our company culture and integral to the success of our business. We also want all colleagues to thrive, which is why we have trained and dedicated mental health first aiders across the organisation who are available for all employees to speak to for any support they need.

We believe in the development of our talent, which is why at Igne, you will have many opportunities for training and development within your role.