Trainee Medical Technician jobs

About the Role

Cemfloor is looking for a motivated and hands-on Trainee Laboratory Technician to join our new technical laboratory and distribution facility in Royston.

This role is ideal for someone from a ready-mix concrete, screed, aggregates, mortar, or construction materials background, such as an RMX Batcher, Plant Operative, Laboratory Assistant, or Quality Technician looking to develop a career in technical and product development.

You will support laboratory testing, quality control, product development activities, customer sample management, and the day-to-day operation of our distribution centre. Full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Testing & Quality Control

• Carry out daily testing of channel partner and customer materials.
• Perform aggregate and sand grading analysis.
• Prepare and test screed mixes in accordance with company procedures.
• Manufacture, cure and test prism samples.
• Record and maintain accurate test results and quality records.
• Assist with product development and validation trials.
• Prepare technical reports and laboratory summaries.
• Maintain calibration and upkeep of laboratory equipment.
• Ensure laboratory housekeeping and safety standards are always maintained.

Customer Samples & Technical Support

• Receive, catalogue and store customer material samples.
• Organise retention samples and testing archives.
• Prepare samples for shipment and external testing.
• Support technical investigations and troubleshooting activities.
• Liaise with channel partners regarding testing requirements and obligations on raw material change

Distribution Centre Duties

• Manage goods received and goods dispatched.
• Maintain stock accuracy and inventory records.
• Organise sample storage and shipment preparation.
• Load and unload deliveries safely.
• Support warehouse housekeeping and stock control activities.
• Assist with ordering laboratory consumables and materials.

Continuous Improvement

• Support Cemfloor quality and technical objectives.
• Participate in training programmes.
• Identify opportunities for improving testing procedures and operational efficiency.
• Assist with implementation of new products and quality initiatives.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good numeracy and record-keeping ability.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Practical, hands-on approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in concrete, screed, aggregates, asphalt, or construction materials.
• Previous experience in a laboratory, batching, quality, or production role.
• Understanding of material testing and quality control procedures.
• Forklift licence desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Full training programme.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Company pension and pension matching after 6 months.
• 21 days annual leave.
• Staff social events.
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing international business.

Pay: £32,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Please list 2-3 dates and time ranges when you could do an interview.

Language:

• English (required)

Location:

• Royston, Hertfordshire (required)

Work Location: In person