Field & Materials Technician - On-Site & Lab Testing

MSS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing‑on bonus

Referral reward up to £500

Company van, phone and tablet

Training provided

Career progression

Job summary

MSS is a specialist materials testing business providing high-quality on-site and laboratory testing services to clients across construction, infrastructure and civil engineering sectors.

We are seeking a Materials/Field Technician to join our Southampton team. This hands-on role involves on-site sampling, testing and quality assurance across projects, with travel to surrounding areas. The position suits someone with construction/materials testing experience and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience within construction, materials testing or a related technical environment.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Attend construction and infrastructure sites to carry out sampling and testing activities.
• Conduct testing on soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt materials.
• Accurately record and upload test data using company systems.
• Maintain testing equipment and ensure it remains calibrated and serviceable.
• Liaise with clients, site teams and colleagues to ensure quality and compliance requirements are met.
• Support both site-based and laboratory testing activities as required.
• Travel across the region to support projects and client requirements.

Skills

Materials testing

Site testing

Driving licence

Fieldwork

MS Office

Job description

MSS is a specialist materials testing business providing high-quality on-site and laboratory testing services to clients across construction, infrastructure and civil engineering sectors.

We are seeking a Materials/Field Technician to join our Southampton team. This hands-on role involves on-site sampling, testing and quality assurance across projects, with travel to surrounding areas. The position suits someone with construction/materials testing experience and a valid UK driving licence.