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Technical Officer- Scientific Services

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC619058
Salary Range: £24,405 - £25,430 per annum  
Work Location: Hampshire Scientific Service, Portsmouth
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 24 November 2024
Interview Date: w/c 9 December 2024

The Role:

Hampshire Scientific Service is a Public Analyst and Official Food and Feed Control Laboratory which provides ISO 17025 accredited testing services and consultancy to Hampshire County Council departments and other Local Authorities.


Based in our laboratory in Southsea, your main role will be to support Hampshire Scientific Service Responsible Manager for Facilities with day-to-day tasks such as:


•  Water flushing programmes
•  Fire alarm testing
•  Escorting building contractors
•  Stock control of laboratory chemicals and consumables

 

You will be required to support the cleaner with laboratory deep cleaning tasks, providing cover in their absence to complete duties including daily cleaning of communal spaces and general cleaning of the building.


Working with the Scientific teams you will be expected to carry out regular sample disposal; maintain, service, clean simple lab equipment; take and collect samples; general laboratory and housekeeping tasks.


Full training will be provided, whilst there may be the opportunity to be involved in some laboratory refurbishment.

 

Good communication and organisational skills are also essential to the role alongside an ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Can Offer You:

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.


Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Additional Information:

Technical Officer- Scientific Services Job Description and Person Specification

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to Non-Police Personnel Vetting. Further information about this process will be provided to successful candidates. Candidates must have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 years in order for clearance to be obtained.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Heather Thomas, Team Leader on heather.thomas@hants.gov.uk or 0370 779 0848

 

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
 

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
 

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.


 


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