Forensic jobs in United Kingdom

• Full-time

Eurofins Scientific is a leading international group of laboratories with over EUR 6.95 billion annual sales and over 63,000 employees with a network of 950 laboratories in 60 countries.

Eurofins has a network of 16 sites in the UK and the Group provides an unparalleled range of over 200,000 reliable and validated analytical methods and support services to the pharmaceutical, food, environmental and consumer product industries, and to governments.

Eurofins Forensic Services (EFS) laboratories are amongst the most advanced analytical facilities in Europe, enabling the company to offer a complete and comprehensive range of independent and innovative forensic testing solutions to police forces, legal and criminal justice organisations throughout the UK and Europe.

Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work, applicants should note that security clearance is required for this role. To gain security clearance you must have five years continuous residency in the UK. Security clearance is undertaken by a third party to police personnel vetting standards (NPPV/3 and SC), as such any criminal convictions may prevent you from gaining security clearance. Further information on the security clearance process and requirement can be found at https://www.warwickshire.police.uk/police-forces/warwickshire-police/areas/warwickshire-police/about-us/about-us/police-national-vetting-service/ . In addition, all successful applicants will be required to undertake drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment as well as assessment of suitability to work with Firearms.

This is a truly exciting time to begin or continue your career with our first-class business, as a Firearms Examiner /Reporter you will be responsible for the completion of the examination and reporting work associated with Firearms submissions.

We are looking for individuals with experience in any of the following: handling, examining and reporting a variety of different classifications of firearms, is highly motivated, enthusiastic and possesses the competence and team spirit to support others and contribute to a positive culture. Here at EFS integrity and customer focus is at the heart of everything we do.

Ideal candidate must also demonstrate:

• Degree level education
• Interest in firearms
• At least one year work experience
• Demonstrate good organisational skills
• Have high levels of resilience and flexibility and the ability to work to deadlines
• Demonstrate ownership of issues and their resolution
• Communicate and work proactively with others (both colleagues and customers), focussing on a collective goal
• Embrace continuous improvement projects with active involvement

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Examinations of variety of exhibits to standard operating procedure requirements and required turnaround times
• Laboratory and exhibit management
• Maintain set KPIs and competences
• Reporting in accordance with set turnaround times

If you have knowledge or experience of Firearms examinations, limited or extensive then we would love to hear from you.

In return for your hard work and loyal service, we will offer you a competitive salary, and a selection of employee benefits via our flexible benefits menu which includes cycle to work, give as you earn, volunteering days, buy and sell holiday. In addition, we also offer the following:

• Life Assurance (3 times annual salary)
• Scottish Widows Company Pension Plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days)
• Employee length of service awards and yearly recognition schemes, celebrating work anniversaries here at EFS.
• Discount vouchers and flexi reward points on our employee wellness hub
• Everyone who joins EFS will have access to Perkbox allowing you to save money all year round on a wide range of perks such as supermarket savings, days out or your daily coffee
• Learning and study support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced company sick, maternity and paternity pay scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Subscription to mental health support and wellbeing
• Free on-site car parking

Due to the nature of the work, we undertake on our EFS Midlands site, all employees based at EFS Leeds must prearrange any visits to Midlands site and fully comply with all precautions you will need to take in order to enter the premises.This also applies to persons involved in clay pigeon shooting, and those who regularly use any cartridge-based tools such as nail/stud guns. Please provide details on your application.