Laboratory Technician

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, a company vehicle to get you to customer sites, and a full technology package to 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 training in company processes and fantastic opportunities to upskill and develop your career. You'll also benefit from a comprehensive group 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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