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Laboratory Technician
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Performs laboratory testing and sample analysis for water safety, ensuring compliance with ISO, QMS, and CFA standards while maintaining equipment and documentation.
About this role
Location: Sellafield, Seascale, Cumbria - fully on site
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (37.5 hours, Monday to Friday)
Salary / Package: £24,784.5
A New Chapter: Join a Growing Leader
It is an incredibly exciting time to join PTSG Water Treatment. As a rapidly expanding leader in the water safety and treatment industry, we are setting new standards for excellence across the UK. With a portfolio spanning over 25,000 sites nationwide and a team of dedicated specialists operating across every sector, our growth is driven by a commitment to delivering faster, more innovative, and deeper solutions for our clients. We are not just expanding our footprint; we are evolving our capabilities and investing in the experts who make it happen. If you are looking to be part of a forward-thinking, industry-leading team where your contribution truly matters, we want you to be part of our journey.
What You'll Be Doing Here
You will play a critical role in ensuring our laboratory operations run seamlessly, accurately, and in strict compliance with quality standards.
Ensure all samples are handled correctly in accordance with CFA, SLMS, ISO, and QMS obligations, perform proficiency testing, and issue test results to Legionella responsible persons within agreed timescales.
Exercise independent judgment, maintain strict impartiality, and show resilience against outside pressure. Escalate any concerns, follow proper version-controlled documentation procedures, and support management in completing audit actions.
Prepare and perform equipment calibrations, conduct daily temperature and equipment checks, and handle general laboratory housekeeping.
Carry out stock checks, handle and record delivered stock, upload certificates of acceptance, and answer general enquiries where appropriate.
Who We're Looking For
Essential Requirements: An adequate understanding of mathematics, English, and biology.
Desirable Criteria: Previous experience working within an ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 laboratory environment.
Strong attention to detail, a resilient and impartial approach to compliance, excellent organisational skills, and a professional, proactive attitude.
What We Offer
We believe in supporting our people! You'll receive a competitive salary that reflects your expertise, acompany vehicleto get you to customer sites, and a fulltechnology packageto support your work.
This is a laboratory-based, permanent and full-time (37.5 hours per week) opportunity.
We're committed to your growth, offering trainingin company processes and fantasticopportunities to upskilland develop your career. You'll also benefit from a comprehensivegroup benefits package.
Earn £500 per successful employee referral
Life assurance (3x salary)
Online GP access + prescriptions
Vivup discount platform (gym, tech, holidays, retail & more)
Salary sacrifice pension
Earn £500 per successful employee referral.
Please note that a successful candidate must undergo and obtain SC level clearance and P4 pass.
If you’re ready for a role where your analytical skills and attention to detail are genuinely recognised and rewarded, apply now!
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