About the job

Key information

• The position is based at the Scientific Services Laboratory, Wellington.
• We operate a flexi-time system around core working hours, with 25 days of annual leave(plus bank holidays).
• Full training will be provided for the role, which requires a full driving licence.
• This is a permanent role.

What will I be doing?

We’re working to improve the lives of people here in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Assisting with scientific investigations at a range of sites in the southwest, enabling clients to maintain their environmental compliance licences.
• Undertake laboratory based scientific analysis of samples received at the laboratory and report results.
• Move between teams as your skills develop to manage fluctuating workloads.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:

• A desire to work within the field of science.
• Some experience of working within a laboratory, possibly including knowledge of chemical analysis.
• GCSE or possibly A-Levels (or equivalent) in a science related subject (ideally Chemistry).

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What is in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset. We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a car or bicycle for work.
• Staff benefit scheme offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits, holidays, gym membership and more.

Supporting documents and information

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact the service manager, Darren Clark, on 01823 625757 or e.mail darren.clark@somerset.gov.uk.

If you have everything you need, just hit the apply button. We can’t wait to hear from you.

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