Trainee Asbestos Laboratory Analyst Consett, England
Job description
WHO WE ARE
SUEZ is a major player in environmental services. For almost 160 years, SUEZ has supported local communities and industrial companies in the management of essential services such as water, waste, and air quality. As such, SUEZ produces drinking water for 66 million people worldwide, recovers 2 million tons of secondary raw materials per year, and generates 3.1 TWh of renewable energy from waste.
Within SUEZ, the Smart & Environmental Solutions (SES) Business Line aims to accelerate the development and deployment of smart and environmental solutions on a global scale: digital solutions for water and waste, solutions for air quality and climate, for the performance of drinking water networks and wastewater systems, as well as for environmental quality monitoring. The teams in this Business Line contribute, along with the Group's geographical entities, to supporting local authorities and companies in their environmental transition, as well as citizens to facilitate their access to a more sustainable consumption.
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WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE/DESCRIPTION
Lab based role analysing bulk materials and soils for the presence of asbestos using Stereo Microscopes and Polarised Light Microscopes (PLM). Producing accurate results, ensuring workload is organised and up to date. Participation in internal and external (AIMS) quality schemes for the identification of asbestos in materials. Delivery of key objectives.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Analysis for the presence of asbestos in accordance with HSE publication HSG 248.- Participate in internal and external quality schemes.
- Preparation of samples for analysis
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Responsible for hitting daily targets and deadlines as set by the Asbestos Manager
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Ensuring Health and Safety procedures are adhered to.
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Ensuring Quality procedures are adhered to.
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Data entry into LIMS.
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Calibration, equipment and balance checks.
- Housekeeping, ensuring the laboratory work area is clean, tidy and free from rubbish.
Which skills and experiences you will need to succeed in this role?
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- 3 GCSE’s grade A-C/standard grade – general pass including Maths, English and Science
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
No previous experience required.- Full training will be provided, including undertaking the P401 Certificate for the “Identification of Asbestos in Bulk Samples”.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS REQUIRED
- Basic computer skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and part of a team
What is in it for you?
- Type of contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Monday-Friday 37.5 hours
- Office location: Unit 2, Park Road South Industrial Estate, Blackhill, Consett DH8 5PY
- Working conditions: Site based
- Starting date: ASAP
BU: SES
