Trainee Asbestos Laboratory - Consett, United Kingdom - Normec - DETS LATIS

Description

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE/DESCRIPTION:

To be trained in Analysing bulk materials and soils for the presence of asbestos., Resulting in in obtaining the P401 certificate.

Operating instrumentation and producing accurate results, ensuring workload is organised and up to date. Participation in internal and external (AIMS) quality schemes for the identification of asbestos in materials. Delivery of key objectives.


MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analysing soils & bulk materials for the presence of asbestos in accordance with HSE publication HSG 24
• Participate in internal and external quality schemes.
• Preparation of samples for analysis
• Responsible for hitting daily targets and deadlines as set by the Asbestos Manager
• Ensuring Quality procedures are adhered to.
• Data entry into LIMS.
• Calibration, equipment and balance checks.
• Housekeeping, ensuring the laboratory work area is clean, tidy.
• Daily Quality checks

Qualifications required:

• 3 GCSE's grade A-C/standard grade general pass including Maths, English and Science.
• No previous experience required.
• Full training will be provided, including undertaking the P401 Certificate for the "Identification of Asbestos in Bulk Samples".

Skills required:

• Basic computer skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and part of a team

Personal attributes

• Hard working
• Good communicator
• Proactive

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£21,328.00 per year


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person