Senior Technician - Project Based
We usually respond within three days
Responsible to:
- Laboratory Manager
Responsible for:
- Overseeing the Site and laboratory testing in a timely, efficient manner.
Objectives:
- To produce test results in accordance with documented procedures, standards and specifications.
- To ensure that the laboratory is maintained in compliance with UKAS and Company
requirements. - To supervise and assist in the training, motivation and deployment of staff.
- To ensure the laboratory is a safe, clean and tidy environment in which to work.
- To ensure site technicians are working in a safe manner and equipment / vehicles are maintained.
Duties:
- To work in a safe manner that is in accordance with the Company Health & Safety
Policy. - To carry out allocated work as directed by the Laboratory Manager in accordance with documented in house procedures, in an expeditious manner.
- To integrate into the team and maintain a strong harmony and morale throughout
the laboratory. - To ensure the control of incoming and stored test specimens.
- To liaise with the Laboratory Manager as appropriate, in the day to day running of the laboratory.
- To assist in the maintenance of records relating to the Management System.
- To ensure that subordinate staff are adequately trained and authorised in the duties they perform and carry out training as required.
Main Tasks:
- To test materials and maintain a working knowledge of sampling and test procedures.
- To maintain a clean and tidy work environment and equipment at all times.
- To carry out any other relevant tasks as directed by senior staff.
- The Senior Technician shall assume the responsibilities of other Senior Technician(s) in their absence.
Knowledge & Experience
· 3 years’ experience of working in laboratory environment
· Understands demands of 17025 accredited laboratory.
· Technical Understanding of construction testing overseen within role
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 other 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.
- Department
- Materials Testing - Site
- Locations
- Harrietsham
Harrietsham
Employee Benefits
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🏝️ Holiday Purchase Scheme
Ability to purchase extra days holiday -
❤ Westfield Health
Giving you money back towards essential health costs such as optical and dental. Also giving access to a range of health and wellbeing services -
👀 Free Eye Tests
Get a free eye examination and money towards single-vision glasses with Specsavers -
🚗 Car Maintenance Scheme
Includes MOT’s, service, repairs and tyre replacements. -
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👫 Refer a Friend
Earn rewards for referring a friend or family member to work for us -
👪 Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Packages
Expectant parents can benefit from our Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave -
💚 Mental Health First Aid support
We have 40 trained Mental Health First Aiders across the Group, giving you support you need, when you need it -
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About Construction Testing Solutions
CTS and our range of independent UKAS accredited laboratories provide on-site testing and laboratory services to the construction, quarry products and civil engineering industries across the whole of the UK.
Our purpose-built laboratories are fully equipped to test the mechanical, physical and chemical properties of soils, aggregates, concrete and bituminous materials as well as other construction materials and products.
Our highly-trained technicians and engineers either visit sites and take representative samples for subsequent laboratory testing, or conduct in-situ field tests.
Senior Technician - Project Based
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