Laboratory Technician

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

Job summary

A well-established company is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Gravesend. The role involves routine inspections and testing of construction materials, with a focus on concrete and asphalt. Candidates should have relevant experience and a strong desire to develop skills in a growing environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in testing concrete, asphalt, or aggregates.
• Experience working in a test lab in construction.
• Desire to learn and develop within the role.

Responsibilities

• Routine inspections, sampling, and testing of materials.
• Leading the production of compressive strength specimens.
• Participating in research and development projects.

Skills

Testing concrete

Testing asphalt

Testing aggregates

Knowledge of granular materials sampling

Particle size distribution testing

Strength testing

Job description

Job Description

Are you currently looking for a Site Engineer or Materials Technician role?

Would you be excited by the prospect of joining a financially secure industry leader who is 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: Laboratory Technician

Benefits: Competitive

Salary: £35,000-£40,000

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

Location: Gravesend

Role Responsibilities (Materials Tech/Site Engineer):

• Routine inspections, sampling, and testing of aggregate/recycled and earthworks materials, concrete, and asphalt
• Leading the production of compressive strength specimens
• Participating in research and development projects involving particle size and density testing
• Conducting physical material trials, reporting findings, and monitoring specific progress

Desirable:

• Experience working within a test lab in construction, e.g., 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.
• A desire to learn and develop within this role; attitude is crucial.