At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct materials testing and ensure high safety and quality standards.
- Company: Join a leading company focused on building a sustainable future.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous holiday, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with long-term career prospects.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in sustainability while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in materials testing and relevant qualifications 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 Kent 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 personal and professional development opportunities, alongside competitive salaries and a range of family-friendly policies that promote work-life balance. Join us in building a sustainable tomorrow while enjoying benefits like generous holiday allowances and wellbeing initiatives.
