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Job Description
Wardell Armstrong is a medium-sized consultancy, large enough to have strength in depth with many experienced specialists working seamlessly together, but also small enough to be sure of giving close personal attention to both our clients and our staff. With 13 offices throughout the UK and employing 500 staff we have a great family friendly culture and are offering another great opportunity to work in the leading Mineral Processing Testing Facility in EuropeThe OpportunityTypical responsibilities include:
- Preparing samples for testing
- Following written procedures
- Undertaking basic standardised tests unaided
- Providing assistance to the Metallurgical staff
- General laboratory duties
- Maintaining, calibrating, and cleaning equipment as appropriate
- Working in a safe manner, abiding by company SSOW and COSHH regulations at all times
The Laboratory operates on a rotating shift basis - Shifts are 06:30 – 14:30 and 11:30 – 19:30. The position is full time onsite.A successful candidate will require:
- Must be eligible to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role candidates must be 18 years or over.
- Good team working and communication skills,
- Practical approach to problem solving,
- Ability to manage time to maximise productivity,
- Safe and responsible working manner in laboratory areas,
- Ability to work unsupervised,
- Attention to detail and accuracy of recording information,
- Awareness of commercial importance of products and ability to plan and prioritise work accordingly.
- Qualified to a minimum of GCSE standard in English and Maths.
- Experience of similar work is an advantage but not essential as training will be given.
We offer:
- Membership of the Firm's Group Personal Pension Plan, with Employer's contribution of up to 5%.
- Payment of relevant professional subscription.
- 24 days annual leave per year.
- Membership to the Firm's Private Health Care Scheme.
- Critical Illness cover
- Inclusion in the Firm's Life Assurance Policy given as 3 times annual salary.
- Mobile Phone with inclusive tariff including personal usage.
- Flexi-Time Working Schedule.
- Long service awards.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Travel Loans.
- Recruitment Bounty Scheme.