Soil Technician

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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.

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