Technical Assistant
The Vacancy
WRc are recruiting for a Technical Assistant to join the Waste and Resources team in Swindon (SN5 8YF).
This is a full time role, working with our lab team, ash team and ‘waste doctors’ to investigate and characterise waste streams and secondary products as required by our clients. This will be circa one third of your time in the WRc waste laboratory and the rest office-based data processing and reporting to our clients (the split will depend on work priorities).
Responsibilities:
RSK Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
#laboratory #water #wrc
RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencie
About Us
Water Research Centre (WRc) is an independent centre of excellence for innovation and growth that boasts more than 90 years of delivering leading, technical research and innovation services to the global water, waste management and energy sectors. Its subsidiary business, Cognica, is a leading provider of intelligent information-management solutions and services to the construction and estate-management markets. The businesses are based in Swindon, UK.
WRc’s 170 employees bring a shared purpose of discovering and delivering new and exciting solutions that enable clients to meet the challenges of the future. In addition to its wide breadth of services in water, WRc is also home to the National Centre for Environmental Toxicology, an expert team of scientists and toxicologists offering a toxicology-on-demand subscription service.
The company is renowned for its ability to address global issues, including climate change, green growth and water and sanitation services, through applied engineering excellence, highlighted through its tagline, “innovation through collaboration”.
WRc is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
WRc are recruiting for a Technical Assistant to join the Waste and Resources team in Swindon (SN5 8YF).
This is a full time role, working with our lab team, ash team and ‘waste doctors’ to investigate and characterise waste streams and secondary products as required by our clients. This will be circa one third of your time in the WRc waste laboratory and the rest office-based data processing and reporting to our clients (the split will depend on work priorities).
Responsibilities:
- Routine data processing and tabular / graphical presentation of data to aid interpretation of trends and results using Microsoft packages
- Set up, run and complete laboratory based experimental work under the supervision of more senior staff following sample analysis plans (SAPs) and W&R procedures
- Assist in the development of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for site and laboratory work
- Produce high quality, clear and concise written reports suitable for the intended audience
- Ensure reports are accurate and meet the aims and objectives set out in the client proposal
- Ensure compliance with all company Safety, Health & Wellbeing, Environmental compliance, and Quality systems, processes and procedures to ensure timely delivery of all outputs
- Minimum of A levels or a degree in a STEM discipline, preferably in chemistry
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite or equivalent – spreadsheets, graphical packages and word documents, (training will be given for use of WRc specific templates)
- Able to define problems, collect and interpret data, ask questions, draw valid conclusions, and discuss recommendations with the team
- Able to both follow detailed instructions and innovate, willingly take ownership of issues and seek team participation to achieve best solutions
- Able to present ideas and data in a clear and concise way in discussions and project
- £26,500 - £28,000 depending on experience
- Life assurance
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Regular training and career development
RSK Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
#laboratory #water #wrc
RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencie
About Us
Water Research Centre (WRc) is an independent centre of excellence for innovation and growth that boasts more than 90 years of delivering leading, technical research and innovation services to the global water, waste management and energy sectors. Its subsidiary business, Cognica, is a leading provider of intelligent information-management solutions and services to the construction and estate-management markets. The businesses are based in Swindon, UK.
WRc’s 170 employees bring a shared purpose of discovering and delivering new and exciting solutions that enable clients to meet the challenges of the future. In addition to its wide breadth of services in water, WRc is also home to the National Centre for Environmental Toxicology, an expert team of scientists and toxicologists offering a toxicology-on-demand subscription service.
The company is renowned for its ability to address global issues, including climate change, green growth and water and sanitation services, through applied engineering excellence, highlighted through its tagline, “innovation through collaboration”.
WRc is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?