Job Description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

We are currently looking to recruit Laboratory Technicians at laboratories and projects throughout the UK.

Locations include:

• HS2 South Laboratory, Aylesbury, Oxfordshire
• HS2 North Laboratory, Greatworth, Northamptonshire
• Devonport Docks, Plymouth
• Hinkley Point C, Near Bridgwater, Somerset
• Kilsyth Laboratory, Scotland
• Inverness Laboratory, Scotland

The roles require a suitable candidate with experience in materials-related testing, ranging from Concrete and Aggregates. Candidates will need to be flexible as there may be a requirement to support the wider materials team within the business from time to time.

Making Possible

As a Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for the following:

• Ensure that site sampling and laboratory testing is carried out to high standards of safety, quality and efficiency
• Ensure that adequate and proper records are kept and filed correctly to satisfy the requirements of the laboratory management system and UKAS requirements
• Ensure that sampling and testing is carried out to the appropriate British/European Standards
• Ensure test equipment is checked, cleaned and maintained to an acceptable level
• Communicating regularly and effectively with internal/external clients/site engineering staff on testing requirements

What do you bring to the role?

• In-situ testing in accordance with relevant standards.
• Materials/Aggregate sampling and testing in accordance with all relevant standards
• Concrete sampling/testing in accordance with all relevant standards
• Maintaining high standards of work and compliance with UKAS accreditation requirements
• Previous experience of working within a busy UKAS accredited laboratory
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent an advantage
• CSCS card
• Driving Licence

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Pension contributions
• Life assurance
• 23 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Monica Curl, Recruiter, BAM Infrastructure, Email: monica.curl@bam.com

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.