Cleaner Safer Group is a not-for-profit organisation at the heart of the UK’s cleaner, safer solid fuel and building performance sectors. Through our brands, you’ll help support installers, retailers, manufacturers and consumers, raising standards, improving safety and contributing to the transition to cleaner energy.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Laboratory Testing and Administration Assistant to join our supportive and close-knit team on a fulltime basis. You will play a key role in supporting the testing of wood fuel for our client Woodsure and their registration schemes, helping to deliver an excellent service to our client and businesses within the wood fuel industries.
About the role
As our Laboratory Testing and Administration Assistant, you will be:
- Co-ordinating the schedule for laboratory testing
- Preparing samples and undertake timed testing of wood fuel for all clients
- Producing accurate recordings of outcomes
- Preparing and complete relevant testing paperwork/forms/spreadsheets
- Supporting others internally and externally in delivering the aims of the laboratory
- Prioritising workload to meet client targets and internal KPIs
- Effectively utilise the database CRM and Microsoft Office software packages including word, basic excel, outlook and other software
- Able to work to a predefined criteria of laboratory procedures and provide relevant feedback.
- Querying test reports with other staff members and follow up with feedback if necessary
What you’ll bring
You will ideally:
- Be highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively
- Have excellent attention to detail
- Be enthusiastic and have ability to develop an understanding of technical standards, requirements and testing protocols.
- Have a positive, can-do attitude
- Enjoy providing outstanding customer service to a wide variety of stakeholders
- Communicate confidently and professionally
- Work well both independently and as part of a team
- Be comfortable using Microsoft Office and has a willingness to learn our bespoke CRM
- Have experience of working in an accredited laboratory although this is not essential.
Why join us?
You’ll join a respected organisation at the forefront of cleaner, safer heating, where your knowledge will directly support installers, protect consumers and contribute to raising industry standards.
we are proud of our positive team culture. We believe in working hard, supporting one another, and celebrating successes together. You will be joining a close-knit team where collaboration, respect and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.
We recognise that busy periods can be challenging, which is why teamwork is so important to us. We work together, share workloads where needed, and support one another to achieve success.
Whilst the role has a strong administrative focus, it is also a vital position within a busy operational team, helping to ensure the smooth delivery of services across our schemes and wider business activities. Success in the role requires excellent organisation, attention to detail, a proactive approach, and a willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues across the business.
If you are looking for a role where you can develop your skills, make a meaningful contribution, and be part of a supportive team that genuinely values its people, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Tewkesbury GL19 4BP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
