At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct materials testing and ensure high safety and quality standards.
- Company: Join a leading company focused on sustainability and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, pension contributions, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with long-term career growth across various UK locations.
- Why this job: Make a difference in sustainable projects while gaining valuable lab experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in materials testing and relevant certifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are currently looking to recruit Laboratory Technicians at laboratories and projects throughout the UK. Long term opportunities at the following locations:
- HS2 South Laboratory, Aylesbury, Oxfordshire
- HS2 North Laboratory, Greatworth, Northamptonshire
- Devonport Docks, Plymouth
- Hinkley Point C, Near Bridgwater, Somerset
- Wren Hall Lane, Drax, Near Selby
- Kilsyth Laboratory, Glasgow Scotland
- Inverness Laboratory, Scotland
- Peterhead Laboratory, Scotland
The roles require a suitable candidate with experience in materials related testing ranging from Concrete and Aggregates. There may be a requirement to support the wider materials team within the business from time to time.
Your mission
- 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 that sampling and testing is carried out to the appropriate British/European Standards
- Ensure test equipment is checked, cleaned and maintained to an acceptable level
- Communicating regularly and effectively with internal/external clients/site engineering staff on testing requirements
Who are we looking for?
- In-situ testing in accordance with relevant standards.
- Materials/Aggregate sampling and testing in accordance with all relevant standards
- Concrete sampling/testing in accordance with all relevant standards
- Maintaining high standards of work and compliance with UKAS accreditation requirements
- Previous experience of working within a busy UKAS accredited laboratory
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent an advantage
- CSCS card
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary
- A wide range of family-friendly policies
- Pension contributions
- Life assurance
- 23 days holiday
- 2 wellbeing days
- 1 volunteering day
- Personal and professional development
BAM is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.
Laboratory Technician in Exeter employer: BAM UK & Ireland
At BAM, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering Laboratory Technicians a dynamic work environment across various UK locations. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our extensive professional development opportunities, competitive salary, and family-friendly policies, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Join us in building a sustainable tomorrow while enjoying the benefits of a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
