Laboratory Soil Technician

Cawood currently have an opportunity for a Soil Technician to be based out of our site in Bracknell on a full time, permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Make up extraction solution by following the Standard Operating Procedures and dispense solution into extraction pots.
• Scoop samples into individual extractions pots. High attention to detail is required to ensure no errors while working with high-volume workload.
• Place extraction pots into shaker machinery and once completed pour into filtration unit through filter paper.
• Operate Subsampling Unit to place samples into tubes ready for analysis.
• Perform maintenance on the equipment when required.
• To work in other preparation roles within the company as the workload dictates.
• Maintain Cawood credibility by always portraying a positive image; keeping equipment, and PPE clean.
• Respect company equipment and use as per guidelines. Report any damage to management as soon as possible.
• Work as a team and maintain morale and actively offer help and assistance wherever possible.
• Understand and follow the Standard Operating Procedures provided.
• Keeping safety at the forefront of laboratory work and being proactive ensuring accidents and near misses are always reported straightaway to managers in line with our company accreditation and policy.
• When required, assist with on-site training of new employees providing support and ensuring their onboarding into the company is friendly, engaging and inspiring.

Key Skills

• Enthusiasm, energy, and ability to handle high levels of workload which include heavy lifting.
• Must be able to work effectively and collaborate within own team and other sections.
• Must take initiative and have the ability to conduct hands-on work.
• Strong communication skills
• Must possess the ability to handle multiple tasks with high attention to detail.
• Highly organised and excellent time management skills.
• Excellent team player with the ability to work alone.
• Experience working with high-volume turnover of work in a busy environment

Please note: This role is based on an early shift pattern. Early starts are mandatory.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £23,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

• Private medical insurance

• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift

• Monday to Friday

• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bracknell: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Shift availability:

• Day shift (required)