Field Technician

SOCOTEC UK Ltd; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials testing company in Uxbridge is seeking a committed Field Technician to perform sampling and testing of construction materials. The role involves daily field testing and collecting samples for laboratory analysis. We offer a competitive salary along with various benefits, including 25 days of holiday, an electric car scheme, and enhanced pension. If you're passionate about contributing to infrastructure projects, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

25 days holiday (with the opportunity to buy more)

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Enhanced company pension

Employee assistance programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in sampling and testing construction materials.
• Knowledge of British, European, and American testing standards.
• Commitment to safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Sampling and testing of construction materials.
• Daily field testing.
• Collection of samples for laboratory testing.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work alone onsite

Responsible attitude towards equipment

Job description

Are you interested in Materials Testing? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Field Technician and play a vital role in helping our business succeed. As our company grows, we are ever‑expanding our teams. We have a great opportunity for a committed Field Technician to join our Infrastructure Division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

Responsibilities

• Sampling and testing of construction materials
• Daily field testing
• Collection of samples for laboratory testing
• Ability to work alone onsite
• Responsible attitude towards equipment and vehicle maintenance
• Good communication skills

Responsibilities Details

The fundamental part of the role is to determine the physical properties of a wide range of materials, including concrete, earthworks, aggregates and bituminous mixtures, to ensure compliance with specifications. All testing will be undertaken in line with a range of British, European and American standards.

About Materials Testing

Our Materials Testing Team performs an extensive range of testing and compliance services across a wide range of construction projects, including highways, rail, airfields, ports and harbours, power stations, sports stadiums, and new build projects across industrial, commercial and residential properties. A career within our Materials Testing business will provide a varied workload with experiences across many of the key UK infrastructure assets.

What We Offer

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits, including 25 days holiday (with the opportunity to buy more), an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family‑friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension.

Think you have what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application. Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve, and we are committed to acting as a key player in society by investing in innovative solutions to keep social and environmental concerns at the forefront of all of our business operations.

We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your journey with us. SOCOTEC UK is proud to be Disability Confident accredited.