At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead lab testing and ensure safety and quality standards are met.
- Company: Join BAM, a top construction company focused on sustainability and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private healthcare, generous holiday, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to building a sustainable future.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in vital infrastructure projects while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 NVQ or similar experience; supervisory skills in a lab environment.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Building a sustainable tomorrow
We are currently looking to recruit Senior Laboratory Technicians at laboratories and projects throughout the UK.
- Locations
- HS2 South Laboratory, Aylesbury, Oxfordshire
- HS2 North Laboratory, Greatworth, Northamptonshire
- Devonport Docks, Plymouth
- Hinkley Point C, Near Bridgwater, Somerset
- Kilsyth Laboratory, Scotland
- Inverness Laboratory, Scotland
Responsibilities
- Setting a personal example in safety matters
- Assist with day to day running of mobile site testing/laboratory testing including organising workload, on site sampling and testing.
Liaising with laboratory manager to ensure the provision of testing capabilities.
- Communicating regularly and effectively with internal/external site engineering staff on priorities and testing requirements as and when required
- Production of test reports/certificates to client.
- Deliver training/proficiency checks to/for laboratory personnel
- Ensure that site sampling and laboratory testing is carried out to high standards of safety, quality and efficiency
- Ensure that adequate and proper records are kept and filed correctly to satisfy the requirements of the laboratory management system and UKAS requirements
- Ensure sampling and testing is carried out to the appropriate British/European Standards
- Ensure test equipment is checked, cleaned and maintained to an acceptable level
What do you bring to the role?
- Educated to Level 3 NVQ standard or similar experience.
- SMSTS or SSSTS an advantage
- CSCS card
- Driving Licence
- Soils sampling and site/laboratory testing in accordance with BS 1377; minimum proficiency including use of Nuclear Density Gauge, In-situ Plate Load Apparatus, In-situ Sand Replacement Density, earthworks and laboratory shear strength triaxial testing Laboratory
- Materials/Aggregate sampling/laboratory testing in accordance with all relevant standards
- Concrete/Spray Concrete sampling/testing in accordance with all relevant standards
- The applicant should have experience of a day to day supervisory role within permanent/site laboratory.
Be able to cope with completion deadlines and contractual testing requirements.
Organising staff and resources within a high pressure environment in order to cope with all volumes of testing specified.
Communicating daily duties to all staff members and ensuring all tests and site activities were completed within the contractual timescales.
- Knowledge of ISO 17025
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary
- A wide range of family-friendly policies
- Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
- 8 % matched pension contributions
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- 26 days holiday
- 2 wellbeing days
- 1 volunteering day
- Personal and professional development
- About BAM
Building a sustainable tomorrow.
That’s our mission and our promise at BAM.
It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued.
We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
The application process
For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Monica Curl, Recruiter, BAM Infrastructure, Email: monica. curl@bam. com
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.
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Senior Laboratory Technician in Bridgwater employer: BAM UK & Ireland
BAM UK & Ireland is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety, quality, and employee well-being. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills in a supportive environment while enjoying competitive benefits such as a company car, comprehensive healthcare, and generous holiday allowances. Join us in leading innovative HV Substation projects and be part of a team that values collaboration and excellence.
