lab technician Warrington, North West England, England
Job description
We have ambitious plans for the future and are currently looking for the best talent to join us. We need people who can think differently about how to solve problems. We are currently looking for an Asbestos Laboratory Technicians to join our team in Warrington and Bromley. We pride ourselves on our in-house development of our employees; many of our current team joined as trainees and have progressed to fully qualified Technicians.
Full-time, Permanent
Salary from £25,000
Office based in Warrington and Bromley
8-hour shifts - Monday to Friday (no weekend working). Working hours are 08.30-17.00 however we will always consider flexible working requests.
About this role
As an Asbestos Laboratory Technician with Pennington Choices, you will support the business in delivering services to clients, your principal role will be to book in samples and sample data, analysis of samples, assisting in the weekly running of the laboratory and production of certificates to UKAS accredited standards.
- Undertaking a range of laboratory focused duties, including analysis of samples in adherence to strict analytical and quality standards.
- Data entry of all results collected from analysis carried out.
- Formulating asbestos analysis reports
- Responsible for the output of the laboratory
- Ensuring a continuous throughput of bulk samples through the laboratory on a daily basis
- Calibration of equipment used in field
- Maintaining stock levels
- To be up to date with relevant legislation and the Quality Manual
- To be proactive to ensure the product is delivered on time
- To contribute to developing new services and systems
- To meet all legal obligations required to be met by the company as a provider of asbestos related services and an employer
- To take personal responsibility for productivity and billable time
- To maintain equipment and tools
- To contribute to a culture that enables Pennington Choices to be a learning organisation open to challenge and change
- To proactively engage in training and development provided by the company
- To support the business by working flexibly and responsively from the company’s office or from clients sites as required.
- To carry out other such duties as may be reasonably required.
Requirements
- P401 Certification (Identification of asbestos in bulk samples by PLM)
- Experience of working in UKAS accredited laboratory around 2 years
- Scientific/Maths A-levels or HND or Degree in either a science or construction/surveying subject
- Ability to manage own load, work under pressure and to multiple deadlines
- Great analytical approach and problem solving
- You will need to be pro-active, have excellent eyesight and be of calm and patient nature.
- You will need to be IT literate and have experience of using MS Word and Excel.
- Experience / knowledge of working with stereomicroscopes/polarised light microscope is desirable, as would previous experience within a lab environment.
- You will be required to have good communication skills both written and verbal and be able to work well with colleagues across all areas of the business.
- Client satisfaction is incredibly important to us - so must be to you too. You will need to communicate daily with on-site members via telephone and email.
- Must be willing to complete a form and provide full information to enable a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check to be undertaken
Benefits
• 26 days annual leave (3 days allocated over the Christmas shut down) plus 8 days Bank Holidays- Additional leave for length of service up to a maximum of 31 days
- Opportunity to buy additional annual leave or sell surplus leave
- Company events
- Enhanced employer pension contributions of 4% when you contribute 6%
- Cycle to work scheme, offering savings of at least 32%* on a new bike and cycle safety accessories
- Access to an online employee discount platform
- Life insurance/Death in service offering 2 x salary cover
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Wellness programmes
If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV and a covering letter.
