Lab Technician

Ref No.	BHN526772
Location	Bridgend, Wales
Start date	ASAP
Job type	Contract (3 Months+)
Job Status	Closed

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Introduction

Lab Technician - Bridgend

Matchtech are excited to be working alongside a major Highways/Civils contractor in Bridgend, and as result we have a live requriement for a Laboratory Technician

Important

Lab Technician/Materials Technician - Bridgend

The Job

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 07:00 - 16:30

Job Introduction

Our client are currently looking for a Technician to join their friendly team at Bridgend.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Senior Technician, you will be responsible for:

To comply with Company safety policies and promote a high standard of safety awareness
To carry out product sampling and testing in line with procedures and British Standards
To carry out equipment calibration in line with procedures and British Standards; to carry out routine aggregate and asphalt testing in line with procedures and British standards as well as binder recovery of recycled asphalt
To complete documentation and ensure this is filed correctly, and input test results into the appropriate system
To advise management/supervisor or production teams when quality standards are being compromised and instigate action to rectify or prevent non-compliance
To positively promote the company brand and act as an ambassador when customer-facing
Carrying out tests on time, meeting test frequency rates - reported in Quality KPI's
Carrying out accurate tests to the relevant standards and reporting the result
Correct identification of quality issues and taking effective corrective action when required
Compliance with standards and QA procedures - measured in company internal and external audits
Assist Senior Technician with complaint investigations

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Qualifications

Technical NVQ - level 2 is desirable but not essential

Experience

Working knowledge of test procedures and material specifications
Working knowledge of Company systems, plant control systems and procedures

Skills

Good understanding of company Health & Safety policy & procedure and reporting requirements
Possession of a current full clean driving licence
IT literate to use technical and production systems
Communication
Planning own workload
Customer care
Decision making
Commercial awareness
Handling conflict