Senior Laboratory Technician Bristol

Construction Testing Solutions
Bristol
1 year ago
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We are looking for a versatile Senior Laboratory Technician to join our growing team in Bristol. 

The successful candidate will have at least 2-3 years experience in Material testing Laboratory environment and a keen team player. 

The role 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.

 Core responsibilities:

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 Data entry of important test results Following stringent quality procedures to perform testing Carrying out various soil and concrete and asphalt tests throughout the lab Liaise with the quality department to book in calibration or report equipment failure Maintain good laboratory practice, maintenance of laboratory equipment and safe working procedures.

Any other tasks assigned by lab manager

Assist with UKAS Audits To Ensure the current turnaround times for in house testing are being met.

Experience / Skills:

Educated to GCSE level or above with a good level of numeracy and literacy. 

IT literate. 

minimum 2-3 years experience in Material testing Laboratory 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 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.

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