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Technical Assistant

  • Location: Cumbria, CA24 3JZ
  • Salary: £12.43 - £15.42 per hour
  • Job Type:Contract

Posted 6 months ago

  • Sector: Nuclear
  • Contact: John McVeigh
  • Contact Email: jmcveigh@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01946 820 002
  • Start Date: 23 January 2024
  • Expiry Date: 22 February 2024
  • Job Ref: V-167386

NRL are currently looking for a Technical Assistant on contract long term for a major Nuclear client locally in Cumbria.


About the role:

  • Technical Assistant working as part of the analytical team assisting in processes to help deliver an efficient analytical service to customers.

  • This role delivers in line with all aspects of safety, quality and environmental standards within the team.

  • Assist in the delivery of assigned programmes of work to support the overall delivery of analytical results to time and quality.

  • Comply with the laboratory quality management systems to support accreditation.

  • Comply with processes and procedures to enable safe working practices.

  • Assist the analytical team to provide a consistent and efficient level of service.

  • Assist in the waste management of samples and other consumables.

  • Carry out routine Laboratory cleaning and maintenance tasks.

  • Take responsibility for personal continued development.

  • Comply with legislation and company policies and procedures to ensure appropriate standards are met.

  • Demonstrate an understanding and awareness of efficient operational practices to minimise wastage (financial and material).



What you will need:

  • Experience in analytical chemistry and a laboratory environment (preferred but not essential). 

  • Science GCSEs at grade A to C or equivalent.

  • Good organisational skills, high attention to detail.   

  • Awareness of conventional and radiological safety.

  • IT literate.

  • Ability to work as part of a team.


About NRL
The NRL Group connect global engineering companies with the right people to bring their projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with their energy transition plans and working with our clients to build a cleaner, greener future.

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