Laboratory Analyst 1, Waste Inorganics – Wakefield Wakefield, England
Job description
An opportunity has arisen for the role of Analyst 1 in the Inorganics team at ALS Environmental in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
As an Analyst 1 you will be completing, the preparation and analysis of wastewater, soil and sludge samples for a range of Inorganic/wet chemistry techniques.
About the Position
Hours Per Week: 37
Days Per Week: 5 days – (can be flexible – however, working on a Saturday will be required)
Basis: Permanent and Full Time
Annual Salary: £19,047.60 (with additional payments based on the shift patterns worked)
Specific Accountabilities & Key Performance Indicators:
- Samples completed in compliance with quality management system
- Samples completed to allocated quantities and deadlines
Position Duties and Scope:
- Maintain daily service delivery to Company KPI’s
- Understand customer requirements
- Reporting of analytical data, when deemed competent under the competent persons regulations
- Work with other team members to ensure efficient flow of samples
Occupational Health & Safety Responsibilities:
- Adhere to Health and Safety and Company policies and procedures
- Adherence to the COSSH Risk Assessment
- To comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and ensure safe manual handling of chemicals/equipment
- To report any near-misses or incident to the line manager
Position Requirements:
- 5 GCSE’s at Grade C (equivalent to new Grade 4) or above to include Science, Maths and English
- A level or equivalent in scientific subject
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures
- Good communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Work effectively in a team
- Ability to plan and organise own work area
- Attention to detail and the ability to keep accurate records
- Customer focused
Employee Benefits Include:
- Annual Leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Ability to Buy annual leave
- Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Salary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies
- ‘Celebrating Success’ Recognition Awards
- Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub
- Professional body membership fees paid (Royal Society of Chemistry)
- Learning/study support
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Car Parking on-site
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £19,047.60 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: One location
