lab technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
TEC Partners are working with a leading environmental, geophysical, and geotechnical survey provider that offers services to top energy companies around the world. Using state-of-the-art equipment and technologies, the company provides top-quality data acquisition, processing, and reporting services to marine, oil and gas, and wind companies to support the transition to more sustainable practices and ensure a clean and safe environment for the future.
One of the company’s specialisms being geophysical and geotechnical surveys, they are proud to operate one of the largest fleets of survey vessels that allows the company to offer a wide range of services and surveys, such as seabed, hydrographic, seismic, and much more.
The company is currently looking for a Senior Laboratory Technician based onshore for the majority of the time in the coastal town of Norfolk. The role will also involve up to 60 days per year offshore, depending on the demand.
The new member of the team will take a lead role in supporting junior technicians in running advanced laboratory tests, executing geotechnical testing, and assisting in testing result processing.
Responsibilities and activities:
- QC and test result processing
- Assisting laboratory testing, such as shearbox, thermal resistivity, stress tests, stress triaxials, interface ring shear, and others
- Support junior members of the team with testing procedures
- Provide training for testing and calibration
Your background:
- Previous laboratory experience in geotechnical laboratory
- Background in Geology, Earth Science, Geophysics, or closely related scientific field – A level or degree
- Experience supporting and mentoring junior team members
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work closely in a team environment
- Driver’s licence would be desirable
The position is a full-time, permanent role 37.5 hours a week (when onshore). A competitive salary is offered based on skills and experience, along with a range of benefits, and the offshore time will be compensated based on a daily rate.
If you think this position could be your next career move, please apply with your updated CV or contact Austeja at TEC Partners to hear more about the role and the company.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 47780
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
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Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Business Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for lab technician roles across TEC Partners's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Business Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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