At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct materials testing and ensure high standards of safety and quality.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to building a sustainable future.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, family-friendly policies, private healthcare, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Opportunities for personal and professional growth in various UK locations.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in construction while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in materials testing and relevant certifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Building a sustainable tomorrow. We are currently looking to recruit Laboratory Technicians at laboratories and projects throughout the UK. Locations include:
- 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
The roles require a suitable candidate with experience in materials related testing ranging from Concrete and Aggregates. Candidate will need to be flexible as there may be a requirement to support the wider materials team within the business from time to time.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
What do you bring to the role?
- 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.
- Driving Licence.
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.
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.
Laboratory Technician (construction materials testing) in Somerset employer: BAM UK & Ireland
Join a forward-thinking company that prioritises sustainability and employee well-being, offering Laboratory Technicians a dynamic work environment across various UK locations. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a commitment to personal and professional development, we foster a culture of inclusivity and support, ensuring every team member feels valued and empowered to grow in their career.
