Senior Laboratory Technician

Senior Laboratory Technician – Materials Testing

Location Northampton

Contract Permanent

Salary £28,500 – £30,500

Working Hours Monday to Friday 40 hours

Our client is a leading European Provider of analytical testing services across air, water, soils, aggregates, bituminous and cementitious construction materials. We are seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to join our clients materials testing team. As a Senior Laboratory Technician, will play a key role in delivering high‑quality testing and analysis across a range of construction materials, This is a hands‑on technical position suited to someone who thrives in a laboratory environment and takes pride in producing accurate, reliable data.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out advanced laboratory testing on soils, aggregates, bituminous and cementitious materials in accoirdance BS EN and UKAS standards
Ensure day‑to‑day laboratory operations, and testing is completed safely, efficiently and to required quality standards.
Organisation of Laboratory Technician in conjunction with SupervisorsPrepare, review and validate test reports, ensuring accuracy and clarity for internal and external clients.
Training & authorising other team members on test methods as required
Cross checking other team members calculations following tests,
Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration records and quality documentation
Ensure all work areas are kept clean and tidyOther duties as and when required.Person Specifics

Close attention to detail and understanding of operating within a quality system.
Experience in materials testing (Laboratory)
Good IT Skills (Microsoft Office base, in particular Excel and Word).
Team Player.
Punctual with excellent timekeeping.
Strong prioritising and organisational skills.
Positive attitude towards changes.
Adaptability to use various in-house systems and follow procedures.
Experience of working in challenging physical environments.
To ensure that all laboratory works are carried out to the standards laid out in the Quality Manual and Health & Safety Manual.
To take responsibility for your own Health & Safety Whats on Offer

Basic salary + overtime at enhanced rates of pay

22 days holiday + Bank holidays
Christmas shutdown
Medicash plan
Subsidised gym membership
Supportive management team.If this role is for you, please apply by submitting your CV or for more information please contact (url removed)

Travail Employment Group regrets to inform you that we can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid Right to work in the UK and who do not require sponsporship. Potential candidates who do not have this right or require sponsorship should not apply as your details cannot be processed.

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