Assistant Technician (Fresh Concrete)

Element Materials Technology Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global testing organization in Dubai seeks a hardworking Assistant Laboratory Technician. Responsibilities include collecting fresh concrete samples, conducting tests, and managing concrete specimens. Ideal candidates should possess physical strength to handle materials, a reliable work ethic, and basic English communication skills. This position is crucial for maintaining sample quality and integrity, making it a vital role within site operations. Candidates will work in a dynamic environment at one of the fastest-growing testing companies worldwide.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and carry concrete molds and equipment (up to 25kg) throughout the day.
• Strong work ethic and punctuality is essential for on-site testing.
• Basic English is necessary to follow instructions and label specimens accurately.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Technician in collecting fresh concrete samples from mixers.
• Prepare and assist in performing Slump Tests and Temperature Checks.
• Help cast concrete cubes and cylinders.
• Safely transport heavy concrete specimens from the site to curing tanks.
• Ensure curing tanks are filled, clean, and maintained at required temperatures.
• Clean testing tools immediately after use.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.

Skills

Physical Strength

Reliability

Communication

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a hardworking and reliable Assistant Laboratory Technician to support our site operations. You will be responsible for sampling, testing, and transportation of fresh concrete specimens. This is a vital role in maintaining the quality and integrity of the samples.

This position will be based in Dubai, UAE (Site Based).

Responsibilities

• On-Site Assistance: Support the Senior Technician in collecting fresh concrete samples from mixers according to ASTM/BS or BSEN methods
• Workability Testing: Prepare equipment and assist in performing Slump Tests and Temperature Checks for every batch
• Molding & Casting: Help cast concrete cubes and cylinders; ensure molds are cleaned, oiled, and properly assembled before use
• Specimen Management: Safely transport heavy concrete specimens from the site to the curing tanks
• Curing Tank Maintenance: Ensure curing tanks are filled, clean, and maintained at the required temperature of 22°C to 25°C
• Equipment Care: Clean all testing tools (slump cones, rods, base plates) immediately after use to prevent concrete buildup
• General Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment

Skills / Qualifications

• Physical Strength: Must be able to lift and carry concrete molds and equipment (up to 25kg) throughout the day
• Reliability: Strong work ethic and punctuality, as site testing must happen exactly when the concrete arrives
• Communication: Basic English to follow instructions and label specimens accurately

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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