Field Laboratory Technician

Terra Tek Ltd, part of the Igne Group of companies, is seeking a Field Laboratory Technician to join its team in our newly opened laboratory in Bellshill.  But, if you’re imagining working in a sterile environment with a white coat, this is not the laboratory role for you!  We test ground and soil samples with the very latest technology to support our construction sector clients to find cost-effective solutions for their building projects.

This role will involve working out on site obtaining various soil and construction material samples and testing them in-situ.   Consideration will be given to experienced field technicians and also those without experience as full training will be provided.  What we do need is for you to have a clean UK driving license and a desire to work outdoors in all weathers.  This is a full-time job with excellent rates of pay and overtime (both in the week and over the weekend), and the opportunity to work in an exciting and growing sector along with excellent career opportunities. 

If you want to join an innovative, fast paced and dedicated team who are making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

We are part of Igne Group Limited, which is a synergetic amalgamation of six companies, renowned within our respective fields, with over 350 years of combined experience.  A one-stop-shop for pre- and post-construction services. Igne’s six service categories are: geo-environmental, unexploded ordnance risk mitigation, site investigation, construction materials testing, water wells and geothermal energy solutions.

 Key Responsibilities: 

• On-site sampling and testing of various construction materials e.g., soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt
• Completion of test sheets and data entry onto tablets
• Liaising with senior members of staff on work schedules and testing procedures
• Working within in-house quality assurance systems
• Maintain high levels of health and safety in line with company policies 

Your Qualifications: 

About You: 

Essential

• Clean UK driving licence
• You will need good communication skills - both written and verbal
• Manual handling and physical activity are daily requirements – samples can weigh in excess of 15kg
• You must be confident to work in a team environment
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to organise your own workload 

Desirable

• Previous experience in a UKAS accredited testing environment in a similar role
• Knowledge of testing standards and processes
• CSCS card 

Igne provides a competitive salary with opportunities for development and benefits as detailed below:

Salary & Benefits: 

• Basic salary is c£26,000 but will depend on the level of experience.  Overtime is available after 40 hours and weekends a rate of x1.25
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Continual training and development
• Death in service scheme 

We are a Real Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant; we recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference.  We want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work and be able to be themselves, so equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are core to our company culture and integral to the success of our business.  We also want all colleagues to thrive, which is why we have trained and dedicated mental health first aiders across the organisation who are available for all employees to speak to for any support they need.   

We believe in the development of our talent, which is why at Igne, you will have many opportunities for training and development within your role.