| Geolabs have opportunities at entry level as a Laboratory Technician within our busy and expanding teams in Watford and Birmingham. The successful applicants can expect full training and support to provide competency and responsibility in carrying out geotechnical testing and to help develop a career in laboratory testing.
Key Responsibilities
• Being able to work as part of a team and, once trained, capable of working on your own
• Sample preparation before undertaking tests
• Performing tests on soil, rock and aggregate samples in the laboratory
• Accurate recording of test data
• Assisting in the calibration and maintenance of technical equipment
• Maintaining a neat and orderly laboratory environment
Preferred Experience and Qualifications
• Good practical skills
• IT literate and comfortable using computers
• Educated to GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English, Maths and a Science subject (Chemistry or Physics)
• An understanding or some work experience of an engineering-based environment would be advantageous but not essential
• Positive, responsible and with a good sense of humour
The person
• Practical, organised, flexible and methodical approach to work
• Ability to multi task to deal with multiple demands and deadlines
• Able to work under pressure
• Comfortable to work independently as well as part of a small, busy team
• Good communication skill
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries and pension contributions and a generous leave allowance.
The right candidate can expect an excellent induction, quick integration and real opportunities for professional development.
Apply
If the positions are attractive to you and you feel you have the right qualities and skills to be a key and successful member of staff, then we would like to hear from you.
Please apply by sending an up-to-date CV to admin@geolabs.co.uk marking your application with ‘Laboratory Technician’.
If you have not heard from us within 30 days of applying, then it is likely your application has been unsuccessful and we wish you well in your future career aspirations |
