Our client isn't just looking for someone to go through the motions in the lab. They want a diligent, detail-oriented professional who takes real pride in the accuracy of their work. If you thrive in a process-driven environment where your analysis directly impacts site safety, and you want to work for an employer that genuinely values your expertise with a straightforward, supportive package, this could be the perfect fit.
Location: Stoke
Salary: £27,000 - £29,000
Package:
25 days holiday, increasing by 1 day every year
Stakeholder Pension, Life cover, Employee Assistance Programme, and a Health policy
Total flexibility to choose a standard company car, a commercial van, or opt for a cash allowanceWhat you'll actually be doing day-to-day:
You'll be responsible for receiving and thoroughly analysing bulk material samples submitted by field staff and third parties for asbestos content.
You'll manage your own workload and help your colleagues hit sample KPIs, comfortably aiming for a satisfactory completion of around 70 points each day.
You will accurately record your test observations and data to produce highly factual, reliable test reports in both hardcopy and electronic formats.
You'll stay on top of your quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) schemes, playing a vital role in maintaining the lab's UKAS accreditation and your own authorisation status.
You won't just be stuck behind a microscope all day; you'll attend technical meetings, communicate with internal stakeholders, supervise trainees, and occasionally liaise with client representatives to provide factual, impartial advice.
Owning your workspace: You will ensure all lab equipment is properly used, well-maintained, and continuously compliant with its calibration status.What you need to bring to the table:
Must hold a BOHS P401 (or the RSPH equivalent).
Beyond the essential qualification, you need to have proven experience working within the asbestos and/or analytical industries.
A person with a highly methodical attitude, process-orientated, and who boasts fantastic attention to detail.
Comfortably work under your own initiative while remaining flexible and reliable for the wider team.Ready for a genuine step up in your analytical career? Apply through Randstad today and let's have a chat!
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Salary description
£27000.00 - £29000.00 per year