Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services
Graduate Laboratory Technician
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Job Overview
Marlowe Environmental Services (MES), part of Mitie, is seeking a motivated Graduate Laboratory Technician to join our Laboratory Team in Daventry. This role involves quality control testing, chemical analysis, technical investigations, and project-based work, offering excellent development opportunities with full training provided.
Main Duties
- Perform quality control testing on water treatment and chemical products.
- Conduct chemical analysis and accurately record and report results.
- Assist with troubleshooting product performance issues and investigating technical challenges.
- Support research, development, and continuous improvement projects.
- Prepare technical reports and maintain laboratory records and documentation.
- Calibrate, verify, and maintain laboratory equipment.
- Manage and prioritise a varied and dynamic workload to meet business and customer requirements.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory quality standards, health and safety procedures, and company policies.
What We Are Looking For
- A degree in Chemistry, or a science-related degree with a significant chemistry component.
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent documentation and recording skills.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
- An understanding of laboratory health and safety practices.
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Monday to Friday working pattern, 40 hours per week.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Access to a range of employee benefits and discounts.
- Full training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- The chance to work within a supportive and experienced technical team.
Benefits
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle:
- Virtual GP on hand for expert advice.
- Financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme.
- Access to a flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices.
- Discounts through our MiDeals platform.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Life cover of up to four times your salary.
- Enhanced pension contributions and a Mitie Matching Share Plan.
- Recognition through Mitie Stars with monthly cash prizes and a chance to win £10,000 at the end of the year.
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About Us
Since 1987, Mitie’s 84,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, serving a diverse range of clients from banking to government sites, hospitals, and schools.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need reasonable adjustments, changes, or support during the recruitment process, please contact Chloe Smailes at chloe.smailes@mitie.com.
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