Construction Materials Technician

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading construction company in London is seeking a Materials Technician to conduct inspections, tests, and participate in R&D projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in the construction industry, particularly with concrete and asphalt testing. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £40,000, with Monday to Friday working hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Ideally have experience in testing materials in the construction industry.
• Fondness for routine inspections and sampling.
• Knowledge of granular materials sampling and testing methods is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and testing of materials.
• Lead the production of compressive strength specimens.
• Participate in R&D projects focusing on material testing.

Skills

Experience in testing concrete

Knowledge of asphalt testing

Understanding of aggregates

Desire to learn and develop

Job description

Job Description

Are you currently on the lookout for a Materials Technician role?

Would you be excited by the prospect of joining a financially secure industry leader who are continuing to grow in the current climate?

Ideally you would already have experience in testing concrete, asphalt or aggregates within the construction industry.

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Title: Materials Technician

Benefits: Competitive

Salary: 35,000 - 40,000

Hours: Monday to Friday - 6:30/7:00am Start - 8 Hour Shift

Location: Greenwich

Role Responsibilities Materials Tech/Site engineer:

• Routine inspections, sampling and testing Aggregate/recycled and Earthworks materials, Concrete and Asphalt




• Leading the production of compressive strength specimens




• Taking part in research and development projects Particle size and density testing




• Physical material trials, reporting findings and specific progress

Desirable:

• Experience working within a test lab within construction i.e CET, Socotec, ESG etc.




• Experience as a construction materials technician, laboratory technician or site engineer within construction.




• Knowledge of granular materials sampling, particle size distribution testing and strength testing would be beneficial.




• Desire to learn and develop within this role, attitude is crucial