Trainee Laboratory Technician

Who are we:

We are a leading UKAS-accredited company specialising in asbestos, water hygiene, fire safety services and lead paint. Join our team and help us provide excellent service to a wide range of clients, including blue chip companies, government departments, retailers, schools, and universities.

Based at:

Newcastle Upon Tyne (North East Office)

Salary:

Depending on experience

What we offer:

• 22 basic holiday per annum
• Profit share scheme of up to 5% of your annual salary
• Flexible working – we’re keen to support you wherever this is possible
• Excellent training opportunities – we’ll pay for courses and qualifications needed for your role such as p401 for this trainee lab technician role
• Loyalty holiday increments – you get more paid leave the longer you’ve been with us.
• Free health insurance – with the option to upgrade cover and extend it to spouses / civil partners.
• Company pension scheme – with employer’s contributions for employees aged 22 or over.
• Loyalty reward scheme – a voucher system to recognise longer service.
• Overtime – depending on workload and manager approval

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Have willingness to work towards a P401 qualification
• Experience analysing of asbestos bulk samples in accordance with HSG 248 within specified deadlines.
• General laboratory duties
• Ability to work on own initiative within a small team
• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• IT / Computer literate

Are you willing to train as a technician in a laboratory & work towards a p401 qualification?