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EHS Lab Support Operative - Oxford - £25,000

Bond Williams
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2WA, England

Salary

£20,000 - £25,000 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • The job is for a Laboratory Support role within a small Environment, Health, and Safety team at the Oxford Science Park Harwell Campus in Didcot (OX11).
  • The position requires candidates to have direct experience in a similar role, with a preference for those familiar with manual handling and COSHH regulations.
  • Key responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in laboratories, managing waste, and transporting materials between sites.
  • The role offers a temporary position initially, with potential for permanent employment and career development into an EHS Technician role by 2025.
  • Salary details are not specified, but the position requires a full driving license and the ability to drive a small van.

We're seeking a highly motivated individual to join our client's small Environment, Health, and Safety team in a Laboratory Support role. This position will provide assistance to the various teams of Scientists across various locations at the Oxford Science Park Harwell Campus, Didcot (OX11).

The main responsibility is to ensure a clean, waste-free, and safe laboratory environment, adhering to established procedures and conducting risk and manual handling assessments.

This role is based at the Oxford Science Park and will involve regular collaboration with logistics and facilities teams.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Removing solid and liquid waste from laboratory areas
  • Maintaining cleanliness in laboratory suites
  • Organizing and managing external waste storage areas
  • Overseeing the external laboratory coat laundry system
  • Handling electronic waste, returns, and recycling
  • Transporting materials between sites in Oxford and Harwell (OX11)

What We're Looking For:

  • Direct experience in a similar role is preferred, although comprehensive training will be provided
  • Experience with manual handling
  • Familiarity with COSHH regulations
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with strong organizational abilities
  • A keen desire to learn and develop in the role
  • A full driving license and confidence in driving a small van on busy A-roads

This is a temporary role to begin with but provides excellent prospects to become permanent in 2025 and develop into an EHS Technician role over time, so there is a genuine potential for a great career path with a really good company on offer here.

Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.