Technician - Laboratory Services

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Derbyshire County Council Highways Technical Services has a vacancy for an enthusiastic technically minded individual based at the laboratory carrying out laboratory and site testing.

The principle work of the Technical services highways laboratory, comprises the testing of materials used in the construction and maintenance of the County’s 5,300km highway network including bituminous mixtures, aggregates, concrete, soils, emulsions and road markings.

Successful applicants will need to demonstrate good communication skills, both written and verbal and be reliable / flexible, as weekend and night work will be required. Applicants should be capable of carrying out practical, physical tasks involving heavy lifting to instructions and procedures, plus maintaining legible accurate records.

Capability to carry out sampling and testing of highway materials is desirable along with Microsoft Excel and Word, but training will be given if required.

Working from our UKAS (ISO17025) Accredited Highways Laboratory in Ambergate, you will be required to travel across the County and surrounding counties visiting road construction and civil engineering depots, sites, quarries and asphalt plants as work demands.

A UK Full Driving Manual Gearbox Licence is required and towing experience is desirable.

Support & Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme (25 days increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.
• & much more

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity then please contact Kevin Gilbert on 07971 360292

Provisional Interview Date: 16th December 2025

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.