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Our Highway Laboratory provides specialist testing and advice on the suitability and use of construction materials as well as approval testing on new construction and investigations of older roads to inform best remedial options.We carry out materials testing both inside and outside the laboratory in order to deliver the requirements of the service. Testing is carried out using a range of specialist equipment and tools following published standards and in house methods.Main Responsibilities In this role, you will undertake a wide variety of laboratory and site testing, meaning that days are often varied, work is both pre-planned and reactive with the need to respond quickly to a priority requirement.You will:<ul>
<li>learn various test methods under the instruction of senior staff and demonstrate competence via a process of internal auditing.</li>
<li>carry out laboratory testing involving sample receipt, preparation, testing and data processing on a range of materials, soils, aggregates, bituminous materials and concrete.</li>
<li>carry out field testing on natural ground, and man-made highways construction materials which may involve sampling materials from stockpiles or operating trailer mounted coring rigs.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate While a workingknowledge or experience in the testing of soils and construction materials or site investigations and insitu testing of soils and other materials is beneficial, you will also need to:<ul>
<li>demonstrate an ability to work within a team to meet changing workload requirements, and the ability to work well on your own.</li>
<li>be willing to learn new things and undertake training and assessment.</li>
<li>have good time management.</li>
<li>be happy to work both inside and outdoors; this may be on construction sites, on the highways, or undeveloped land.</li>
<li>have good attention to detail; the results determined from laboratory testing have major real-world implications.</li>
<li>have practical ability and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>have ICT skills competent with software packages such as Microsoft Office.</li>
</ul>“We’re happy to talk flexible working”&nbsp;Should you have any further questions about the role, or would like an informal discussion prior to applying, please contact Ian Freestone or Gillian Starling (Testing Manager) on 01785 277360 or by email – <a href="mailto:ian.freestone@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">ian.freestone@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:gillian.starling@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">gillian.starling@staffordshire.gov.uk</a>Interviews will be carried out week commencing 24th November 2025.Link to walk through of the laboratory to give you an idea of what it is like <a href="https://youtu.be/VAxwGQOjHW4" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/VAxwGQOjHW4</a>.Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

Laboratory Technician

Greener Ealing Ltd (GEL) provides high-quality Waste Collection, Street Cleansing, Grounds Maintenance, Parking services and other environmental services for our customers, the London Borough of Ealing, its residents and other service users.Due to our continued success, a great opportunity has arisen for a Workshop Technician.Duties will include:<ol><li>Diagnosing and resolving technical issues with vehicles, plant and machinery</li><li>Preparing a range of vehicles to MOT standard, ranging from 3.5t to 26t HGV/RCV including necessary repairs and maintenance.</li><li>Maintaining accurate records of repairs and maintenance</li><li>Ensuring workshop is kept to a high standard</li></ol>To be successful, you must have the following:<ol><li>Minimum NVQ level 4 or City and Guilds level 3, or equivalent.</li><li>Qualification as a MOT tester – up to and including Class 2/Category C</li><li>Current full UK Driving license or equivalent.</li><li>Experience of working in a workshop setting</li><li>Understanding of vehicle system diagrams and be able to write technical reports.</li><li>Good communication skills (verbal and written)</li></ol>We offer:<ul><li>£38,000 – £45,000 per annum (Negotiable on experience)</li><li>40 hours per week</li><li>Company pension</li><li>24 days’ holiday plus bank-holidays</li><li>Employee benefits</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP service)</li><li>Supportive team environment</li></ul>Closing date: Sunday 2 November 2025Download the detailed job specification here: <a href="https://greenerealing.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Workshop-technician-21.02.2025.pdf" target="_blank">Workshop technician – 21.02.2025</a><ul></ul>

London Borough of Ealing

Workshop Technician

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview The London Borough of Harrow is recruiting for a Workshop Semi-Skilled / Skilled Technician to maintain and repair vehicles in accordance with the strict H&amp;S regulations, O Licence requirements and DVSA standards. To apply professional technical methods and standards. To communicate with the Workshop Supervisor/Manager during maintenance/repair processes. To complete a given workload in an expected timely manner. To complete and submit all associated documentation in an expected timely manner. Have a willingness to accept technical training from internal and external sources. The successful candidate will respect the equipment provided by Harrow Council to enable duties. Hold, or be prepared to train for, the relevant licences to drive or test vehicles and equipment. To have knowledge of and or willingness to learn H&amp;S regulations, O Licence requirements and DVSA standards for both Light Goods &amp; Heavy Goods Vehicles. Observe the Council’s documented safe working practices and Risk Assessment. Respect documented COSHH handling and storage practices. Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment. About You The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>Hold or be willing to undertake NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent qualification in the service, repair and maintenance of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV).</li><li>Hold a current UK Drivers Licence and have a vehicle available for use.</li><li>Experience of ensuring 'O' Licence &amp; DVSA requirements are adhered to in relation to service vehicles and their operation.</li><li>Ability to adapt to changing demands to ensure that objectives are met, overcome problems, and make well-considered decisions.</li><li>Good verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to assess risk and promote risk awareness without being risk averse.</li><li>Demonstrates a strong commitment to equality and diversity.</li><li>Acts as a role model to others in the team, sharing knowledge and experience when necessary whilst respecting and valuing the contribution other team members’ experiences can bring.</li></ul>Grade 8<ul><li>Hold or be willing to undertake NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent qualification in the service, repair and maintenance of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV).</li><li>Hold or be willing to undertake studies for a Class 1 or 2 Driving License</li></ul>Grade 9<ul><li>Hold a City &amp; Guilds, NVQ, level 3 or equivalent qualification in the service, repair, and maintenance of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV).</li><li>Hold or be willing to undertake studies for a Class 1 or 2 Driving License</li><li>Hold or be willing to undertake studies for an MOT License</li><li>Hold or be willing to undertake studies for LOLER Certification (Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998).</li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=14915&amp;hashed=1599581915" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. 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, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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