As a Trainee Laboratory Technician you will be carrying out tests on a range of construction materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt, while accurately completing test sheets and entering data onto tablets. The position of Trainee Laboratory Technician also requires regular communication with senior staff to coordinate work schedules and ensure that testing procedures are followed correctly.
If you want to join an innovative, fast paced and dedicated team who are making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Key & Responsibilities :
* Testing various construction materials e.g., soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt
* Completion of test sheets and data entry onto tablets
* Liaise with senior members of staff on work schedules and testing procedures
* Work within in-house quality assurance systems
* Maintain high levels of health and safety in line with company policies
Your Qualifications:
* GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
About You:
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Manual handling and physical activity are daily requirements – samples can weigh in excess of 15kg
* Self-motivated, proactive and able to organise your own workload
* Confidence in working in a team environment
Salary & Benefits:
* Up to £28,000 per annum
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
* Company pension, life insurance (3x salary) & sick pay
* Health cash plan & medical cashback
* Annual leave buy & sell scheme
* Ongoing training & development
* Cycle to Work, Green Vehicle & Home/Tech schemes
* High street discounts & long service awards
We are part of Igne Group Limited, a synergetic amalgamation of six companies with over 350 years of combined experience, providing a one-stop-shop for pre- and post-construction services. Igne’s six service categories are: geo-environmental, unexploded ordnance risk mitigation, ground investigation, construction materials testing, drilling specialists, and geothermal energy solutions.
We are a Real Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer, and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference. We want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work, so equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are central to our culture and success. We also want all colleagues to thrive, which is why we have trained mental health first aiders across the organisation who are available to support employees whenever needed.
Igne is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application
Salary description
£28000.00 - £28000.00 per year