Environmental Laboratory Technician in Leicester

The role involves working with laboratory facilities in Leicester and Poole at Environmental Chemistry Testing Limited (ECT), a Phenna Group company, which partners with clients across the UK to provide a comprehensive range of chemistry and microbiology testing services. These services support all sectors of the construction industry, including residential, commercial, rail, road, airports, tunnelling, mining, utilities, and brownfield regeneration projects.

Due to recent expansion and increasing workload, we are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Laboratory Technicians to join our team. Previous experience is not required as we will provide all of the training necessary for you to succeed and progress within our chemistry laboratory based in Leicester city centre. The successful candidate will possess exceptional attention to detail and thrive in a fast-paced working environment.

Responsibilities

• Extraction of soil, water and construction material samples ready for chemical analysis
• Ensuring that all laboratory testing is carried out to high standards of safety, quality and efficiency
• Follow all procedural requirements as set out by the ISO17025 Quality Management System
• Ensuring that adequate and proper records are kept and filed correctly
• Ensuring test equipment is checked, cleaned, calibrated and suitable for use

Specific requirements

• Good oral, written and numeracy skills
• GCSE grade C / 5 or above in maths and science
• Computer literate
• Previous laboratory experience would be advantageous

Your Journey with ECT

At ECT we offer a career, not just a job. In your first six months you will develop your basic skills as well as become fully proficient in a range of duties as an Environmental Laboratory Technician. On successfully passing your 4-month probationary period, you will automatically progress to Level 2. Once at Level 2, your skills and knowledge will grow further. Within around 12 - 18 months your next step is Level 3, to achieve this level you will be able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously completing all required tasks correctly and on time. From Level 3 onwards each progression step is matched with a pay rise ensuring that your personal development is kept in step with your earnings. The speed at which you progress is ultimately down to you and how you apply yourself in the role.

What we offer

• Starting salary £26,436.80 (paid at £12.71 per hour)
• 40 hour working week
• Overtime paid at 1.3 times basic rate of pay
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Workwear provided
• Healthcare plan
• Contributory pension scheme
• Perkbox rewards platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech pack purchasing scheme
• Personal development and training
• Enjoyable and fulfilling work environment

Our Values

• Think Customer — Our customer is the focus of everything we do and through them we maximise our reputation and growth.
• Speed and Agility — Own it. Be Bold. Take Action. Get it done.
• Be Transparent — We are open and honest and act with integrity at all times.
• Work Together — We work and collaborate as one team and look out for our fellow colleagues.
• Act Responsibly — Fearless in taking accountability, we give responsibility to others and treat everyone with courtesy, dignity and respect.
• Be Proud — We celebrate our achievements, learn from our experiences, and take pride in all we do.

About Phenna Group

Headquartered in Nottingham, UK, Phenna Group aims to invest in and partner with selected niche, independent Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) companies that serve a variety of sectors. The group delivers first-class assurance and consultancy services across Built Environment, Infrastructure, Niche Industrials, Food and Life Sciences, and Compliance and Certifications.