Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated site and laboratory-based senior materials technician to join our team. Previous experience of working within a UKAS accredited laboratory is essential.
The position is based primarily in our materials testing laboratory in Chapelhall, Airdrie. However, there will be various opportunities for site work throughout the U.K. and Ireland.
The successful candidate must be self-motivated, hard working with a ‘hands-on’ approach to work. Possess a strong and flexible work ethic to support the needs of the business. Be prepared to travel and work away from home when required. You will possess good communication, problem solving, IT skills and be effective in organising staff and workloads to ensure work tasks are completed safely and promptly in line with laboratory policies and procedures. You will be involved with customers and colleagues at various level in the business and therefore be able to work confidently and courteously within a team and on your own initiative. You will be required to keep accurate legible records of all works undertaken, work within documented QA/QC systems in-line with our UKAS accreditation.
Responsibilities
- Testing of various construction materials.
- Sampling on site materials for laboratory testing.
- Completion of test sheets.
- Liaise with senior members of staff on work schedules.
- Work within in-house QA systems.
- Maintain high levels of health and safety in line with company policies.
- Organise staff to ensure work tasks are completed safely and promptly in line with laboratory policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- A driving licence is essential.
Benefits
- 24/7 counselling and support helpline
- Salary sacrifice schemes.
- Death in service benefit.
- Income Protection.
- Company pension
- 25 annual leave holidays plus public holidays
Pay: From £28,000.00 per year
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
