Material Testing Technician

JT Recruit; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious and fast-growing company is seeking a Material Testing Technician to join their dynamic team. This full-time role offers a chance to work with cutting-edge lab equipment and engage in essential testing processes to ensure product quality. Ideal candidates will have a degree in science or engineering and possess strong troubleshooting skills. The position requires flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and nights, while promoting a safe working environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vital industry while enjoying the potential for overtime and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in site testing of asphalt/tarmac/quarry products.
• Construction Materials Testing experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate lab equipment and perform in-process testing.
• Update SOPs and ensure compliance with health and safety.

Skills

Communication Skills

Troubleshooting

Flexibility

Task Management

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Packages

Semi-automated lab equipment

Automated lab equipment

Job description

My client is a fast-growing and ambitious company.

They now require a Material Testing Technician to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis, working a minimum of 40 hours per week with plenty of overtime available.

Due to the nature of the work, you do need to be flexible to work weekends and nights as required.

Core hours are Monday - Friday (Apply online only).

Responsibilities include:

• Operating semi-automated and automated lab equipment.
• Following established protocols, work instructions, scheduled tasks and activities independently.
• Perform in-process testing to assure batches meet specification.
• Troubleshooting of processes, procedures and product issues.
• Balance multiple tasks and prioritise critical tasks.
• Manage and implement preventative and corrective actions.
• Update standard operating procedures and work instructions for processes.
• Follow all health and safety measures in place, and ensure team members do the same.
• Collaborate, support, and consult with other team members as necessary.

Essential Experience:

• Site testing experience of asphalt/tarmac/quarry products.
• Construction Materials Testing experience.
• CSCS Card.
• Degree within science or engineering.
• Previous laboratory or manufacturing experience.
• Understanding of safe working practice in a laboratory environment.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in using Microsoft packages.
• Driving licence.

Negotiable, dependent on experience.