Senior Laboratory Technician

Building a sustainable tomorrow. We are currently looking to recruit Senior Laboratory Technicians at laboratories and projects throughout the UK.

• HS2 South Laboratory, Aylesbury, Oxfordshire
• HS2 North Laboratory, Greatworth, Northamptonshire
• Devonport Docks, Plymouth
• Hinkley Point C, Near Bridgwater, Somerset
• Kilsyth Laboratory, Scotland
• Inverness Laboratory, Scotland

• Setting a personal example in safety matters
• Assist with day‑to‑day running of mobile site testing/laboratory testing including organising workload, on‑site sampling and testing; liaising with laboratory manager to ensure the provision of testing capabilities
• Communicating regularly and effectively with internal and external site engineering staff on priorities and testing requirements as and when required
• Production of test reports and certificates to clients
• Deliver training and proficiency checks to laboratory personnel
• Ensure that site sampling and laboratory testing is carried out to high standards of safety, quality and efficiency
• Ensure that adequate and proper records are kept and filed correctly to satisfy the requirements of the laboratory management system and UKAS requirements
• Ensure that sampling and testing is carried out to the appropriate British and European Standards
• Ensure test equipment is checked, cleaned and maintained to an acceptable level

• Educated to Level 3 NVQ standard or similar experience
• SMSTS or SSSTS an advantage
• CSCS card
• Valid driving licence
• Experience with soils sampling and site/laboratory testing in accordance with BS 1377, including use of Nuclear Density Gauge, In‑situ Plate Load Apparatus, In‑situ Sand Replacement Density, earthworks and laboratory shear strength triaxial testing
• Experience with Materials/Aggregate sampling and laboratory testing in accordance with all relevant standards
• Experience with Concrete/Spray Concrete sampling and testing in accordance with all relevant standards
• Experience in a day‑to‑day supervisory role within a permanent or site laboratory, managing staff and resources under high‑pressure conditions and meeting contractual deadlines
• Knowledge of ISO 17025

• Competitive salary
• Wide range of family‑friendly policies
• Company car or car allowance and travel allowance
• 8% matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development opportunities

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.