On behalf of our client, NRL Recruitment are currently looking for a Lab Technician for a role based in the Winchester area.
Must have:
Valid UK driving licence as you will be driving a company vehicle.
You must use an Umbrella company for the driver negligence insurance.
Duration: Initial 6 months contract with potential to be extended
Start: ASAP
Location: Winchester SO21 3BB
Rate: Negotiable Umbrella hourly rate
Hours: 37 hrs p/w
Role Summary:
Required Qualifications and Experience
Working towards NVQ level 4 or equivalent level of experience in an appropriate field
Appreciation of relevant technical standards, specification, guidelines, best practice, quality procedures and UKAS procedures
Some experience of working in a Civil Engineering or related testing laboratory
To prepare surveys and information essential to record the condition of highways and other related sites.
As part of this role, the candidate should expect to carry out work within the following areas:
To prepare information from surveys into format for use by designers, Clients and others.
To liaise with relevant bodies (i.e. contractors, public utilities and the like) to gain access to sites as required.
To undertake laboratory tests and record results and calibrate equipment.
To work with due regard to Health and Safety for themselves and others at all times.
Decision Making Areas:
Confirmation that equipment is calibrated / test conditions are correct with delegated authority to abort own work if equipment/ conditions are outside acceptable parameters.
Confirmation that health and safety precautions particularly traffic management are in place to minimise risks, again with delegated authority to abort if risks unacceptable.
Knowing when to refer matters to colleagues / line managers.
Working Conditions:
Working environment to be an equal split between office and site
Constant working on live highways and construction sites, with some lone working.
Communicating with colleagues, contractors and developers in a challenging environment.
Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the role.
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