Soil Technician

Description

This is an entry level position with no prior experience required as training, including manual handling, will be provided. Experience working in a busy environment is preferred. This role involves some heavy lifting.

Core Role

Working as part of the wider Soil Department, the main role of a Soil Technician is to organise samples when they are first received at the site ahead of booking in, preparation and analysis.

Core Accountabilities

· Open received samples, dry, prepare and extract for analysis

· Unload and move heavy batches of samples around the laboratory and site

· Work with safety and compliance at the heart of all processes

· Use specialist equipment as part of the sample preparation process

· Communicate effectively with other departments and occasionally customers

· Maintain equipment and working environment as required

· Suitable candidates will also have, enthusiasm, energy, and strong communications skills.

Key Skills

· Excellent concentration levels and attention to detail

· Capacity to handle multiple tasks and high levels of workload

· Good communication, verbal and written English

· Confidence working as both part of a busy team and unsupervised

· The ability to use your initiative and a proactive outlook