Lab & Site Testing Technician

South West Norse; Norwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services provider in Norwich is seeking a Site & Testing Laboratory Technician to ensure accurate site and lab testing for construction materials. Ideal candidates will have a keen interest in the construction industry along with required GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science. The role offers a competitive salary, professional qualifications, and excellent career progression within a national company. Join a dynamic team that values quality and compliance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional qualifications support

Clear development plans

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension and sickness scheme

Qualifications

• GCSE at Grade C or above in Maths, English, and Science or equivalent.
• Experience in maintaining accurate data and records.
• Ability to manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site and laboratory testing is carried out according to quality standards.
• Collaborate with laboratory technicians to provide accurate test data.
• Meet time and financial targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Data management

Adaptability

Education

GCSE at Grade C or above in Maths, English and Science

Job description

Overview

Norfolk Partnership Laboratory (NPL) provides essential services within Norse Highways, carrying out site and laboratory testing, alongside investigations on behalf of our clients. The testing of materials on-site and in the laboratory is a vital part of any construction process and the successful candidate will be working in a dynamic, fast-moving construction-related environment.

Job Title and Details

Site & Testing Laboratory Technician — Norwich, Norfolk

Salary: £27,568.46 - £29,402.71 (Dependent On Experience)

Hours: 40 Hours per week • Monday to Friday

About The Role

Within our established team, you will be responsible for ensuring site and laboratory testing is carried out in accordance with the standards and requirements of the Quality System. Collaborating closely with Laboratory Technicians and Senior Laboratory staff, you will provide accurate test data on a range of construction materials, structural investigation and pavement investigations while ensuring time and financial targets are met.

Our Successful Candidate

You will be able to demonstrate a keen interest for working within the construction industry, ideally holding a CSCS card and Street Works Certificate alongside:

• Hold GCSE at Grade C or above in Maths, English and Science or equivalent.
• Experience in maintaining accurate data and records.
• Experience managing your own workload, multi-tasking and prioritising effectively.
• Ability to follow defined guidance thoroughly to ensure compliance with standards.
• Full UK Driving licence to meet travel requirements of the role, with the flexibility to stay away from home as and when required.

Our Offer

• Competitive salary of £27,568.46 - £29,402.71 per annum
• Opportunity to attain professional qualifications supported by an experienced team.
• Fantastic routes for career progression, with clear development plans.
• Opportunity to work for a national company that can help you build a great career.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, pension & sickness scheme.

We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and unfair discrimination.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the date you apply, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stage.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for our successful candidate, payment will be met by the employer.