Senior Materials Laboratory Technician

Falkirk

10 months ago

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Our client is one of the largest construction companies within the UK with internationally-renowned experience in the successful delivery of technically demanding, multi-disciplinary and logistically complex projects.
They now have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Materials Laboratory Technician to join their team in the Falkirk area.
Very competitive subsistence, accommodation and travel allowance on offer if working away from home
Overview
You will support the management and delivery of materials engineering services within the company, planning and undertaking inspection and testing on site and in the laboratory identifying and reporting areas of risk and opportunity.
Ideally this role would suit a candidate who is passionate and willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. A quick learner, adaptable to change, someone who is organised and has a key focus on meeting the requirements of the customer would succeed in this role
The Role
Support the delivery of Sustainability activities.
Establishing and maintain safe methods of work for the materials team on site and in the laboratory.
Maintain high standards of work and compliance with UKAS accreditation requirements.
Comply with the site quality system for the materials testing laboratory, including materials reporting.
Deliver results by deadlines as required by the contract and project teams
Maintain equipment calibrations and notify the lab manager of any defects requiring attention.
Identify, record, and report of Best Practice to project and offsite
Produce summary compliance reports of material compliance
Undertake audits of Laboratory Quality System and ensure that identified findings are closed out
Manage dispatch of samples to external test laboratories and review reports
Daily allocation of testing resources
Managing supplier test results as required by the contract
Training and development of junior staff to ensure succession plan in place
The Individual
Previous experience working in a UKAS accredited laboratory and working with construction materials and specifications is required.
Experience in auditing, training / development of junior staff and monthly.
There will be a key focus on health and safety within the laboratory and writing / reviewing risk assessments, methods statements and carrying out daily briefings to the site technicians will be crucial along with assisting the site health and safety department with auditing on site if required.
Being able to operate and work to an agreed budget is also important.
Materials technical experience is also required to be able to advise the contracts where necessary.
Proficient I.T. skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
Must hold a valid CSCS card and a full driving licence and desirable to hold B & E for safe towing of coring rig.
The following qualities/experience are desirable:
SMSTS qualified and a member of a professional institute

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