At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct environmental testing and analysis in a dynamic laboratory setting.
- Company: Join a family-run business committed to sustainability and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health schemes, generous leave, and career development.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with excellent training opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in environmental protection while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail and a proactive attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Position: Laboratory Technician
Location: McQuillan Environmental, Antrim
Responsible to: Laboratory Manager
Contract type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Competitive
Why work for McQuillan Companies?
McQuillan Companies is a family-run business based in Northern Ireland, delivering a diverse range of construction, environmental, and facilities management services across the public, private, and commercial sectors. Our expertise spans civil engineering, road surfacing, demolition and quarrying, including the supply of premium aggregates and bituminous materials, alongside total waste management, and accredited environmental testing.
We also provide year-round outdoor and facilities maintenance services such as winter gritting, outdoor cleaning, landscaping, property restoration, and insurance reinstatement. Together, these capabilities allow us to deliver comprehensive, fully coordinated solutions for our clients.
As a growing company with a dynamic and supportive environment, we value diverse perspectives and are committed to creating a workplace where our people can thrive and build rewarding careers.
McQuillan Environmental's UKAS 17025 accredited laboratory provides testing, monitoring and waste consultancy services to a wide range of industrial companies, environmental consultants, contractors, retailers and government authorities throughout Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and UK. Our services comprise testing of waste water, trade effluents, groundwater, surface water, landfill leachate, soil, waste and other products to assess their quality, impact on the environment and waste classification.
We offer a range of benefits including:
- Competitive salaries
- An employee health scheme
- Employee private healthcare
- An excellent employee pension scheme
- 31 days of annual leave, increased in line with years of service milestones
- Working as a part of a dynamic group of professionals who excel at maintaining regulatory standards while fostering a supportive and welcoming environment
- Excellent development, learning and training opportunities
- Participation in a range of team building activities
Overall objectives
We seek to appoint a Laboratory Technician to join our busy and expanding team within McQuillan Environmental. If you are looking for a career opportunity within a growing business that includes a range of benefits, in a dynamic and engaging working environment then McQuillan Companies is the place for you.
This role will require someone with a 'can do' attitude, a commercial approach and demonstrable attention to detail. The successful candidate will report to the Laboratory Manager and must be hardworking, reliable, and possess excellent communication skills.
Laboratory Technician TLNT1_NI employer: McQuillan Companies
McQuillan Companies is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment where employees can thrive and build rewarding careers. With competitive salaries, a comprehensive pension scheme, and full provision of tools and equipment, we prioritise the well-being and professional growth of our team members. Located in Northern Ireland, our family-run business values diverse perspectives and fosters collaboration, making it an ideal place for skilled tradespeople to contribute to meaningful projects across various sectors.
