Company Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.
SGS’s Industries and Environment services help businesses ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and consulting—supporting sectors from manufacturing to infrastructure and environmental management.
Job Description
- Job Title: Laboratory Technician
- Job Type: Permanent
- Hours: Saturday and Sunday 8am - 6pm
- Please be advised that you will need to train Monday to Friday for a maximum of 2 months before joining weekend shift
- Location: Ellesmere Port
- Salary £12.21 an hour
- Analyse samples in accordance with appropriate analytical test procedures and within customer requirements and where appropriate record results
- Accurately entering laboratory test data into relevant IT system
- Help to build a good working relationship between colleagues, other teams and clients to reduce inefficiencies and capture all business opportunities.
Qualifications
How to be a successful candidate
We are looking individuals who are keen to pursue a career in laboratories, so whilst previous laboratory experience is preferable it is not essential.
Skills & Knowledge
- Able to consistently follow written and verbal instructions.
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- Good communication skills – both verbal and written.
- Able to adopt a flexible approach to work and react effectively to a rapidly changing environment.
- Able to work under own initiative and with a high degree of autonomy & maturity.
- Computer literate showing an ability to use IT systems.
- GCSE Science/Mathematics/English, or equivalent, grades A to C
Experience
- Previous experience of working in a fast paced work environment, meeting exacting process and client demands.
Additional Information
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
- Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
- Retailer Discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas Vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- Discounted Gym Membership
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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