Materials/Field Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Signing-on bonus

Referral reward

Company van

Phone and tablet

Training and safety medical paid for

Job summary

MSS – Mattest Site Services, part of the Celnor Group, is a UKAS-accredited materials testing laboratory with on-site expertise across construction projects. We seek a Site Technician to work at live road and site testing sites, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to fast turnarounds in a demanding environment.

You will conduct sampling and testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt, travel across the Midlands, and join a team focused on quality, safety, and continuous

Qualifications

• Have experience in construction site work, materials testing, or a related technical environment.
• Communicate clearly and work well independently.
• Are confident using digital tools and Microsoft Office.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Possess a CSCS card (or are willing to obtain one).
• Are flexible with working hours and willing to travel.
• UKAS/MCIT/Soils and Aggregates experience is desirable but not essential — full technical support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Attending construction and surfacing sites to conduct on-site sampling and testing of materials.
• Performing laboratory testing on soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt.
• Accurately recording and uploading test results using company systems (tablet provided).
• Liaising with site teams and colleagues to maintain quality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Working shift patterns (day/night shifts and some weekends), with paid overtime.
• Travelling across the Midlands in a company van (following initial onboarding).
• Adhering to all safety standards, including passing a Safety Critical Medical (paid for by us).

Skills

Construction site experience

Communication

Microsoft Office / Digital tools

UK driving licence

CSCS card

Willing to travel

Flexible hours

Soils & Aggregates experience (desir.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

MSS – Mattest Site Services, a UKAS-accredited laboratory, is a recognised name in construction materials testing, supporting major projects across the UK. As part of the Celnor Group, we deliver technical accuracy, fast turnarounds, and on-site expertise to clients in transport, highways, and structural development.

Department

Field Team

Location

Derby

Compensation

£29,000 - £32,000 / year

We are now hiring a Site Technician to join our growing team in Spondon, Derby. This is a hands‑on, field‑based role working across live construction and road surfacing sites — ideal for candidates with some experience in site testing, construction, or materials environments, looking to further develop in a high‑demand industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Attending construction and surfacing sites to conduct on‑site sampling and testing of materials
• Performing laboratory testing on soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt
• Accurately recording and uploading test results using company systems (tablet provided)
• Liaising with site teams and colleagues to maintain quality, accuracy, and compliance
• Working shift patterns (day/night shifts and some weekends), with paid overtime
• Travelling across the Midlands in a company van (following initial onboarding)
• Adhering to all safety standards, including passing a Safety Critical Medical (paid for by us)

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Have experience in construction site work, materials testing, or a related technical environment
• Communicate clearly and work well independently
• Are confident using digital tools and Microsoft Office
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Possess a CSCS card (or are willing to obtain one)
• Are flexible with working hours and willing to travel
• UKAS/MCIT/Soils and Aggregates experience is desirable but not essential — full technical support will be provided.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of £29,000 – £32,000, depending on experience
• Signing-on bonus payable upon successful completion of probation
• We offer a referral reward of up to £500 after probation if you refer a successful hire
• 40 hours per week with overtime rates for evenings/weekends
• Company van, phone, and tablet (following training period)
• All required training and Safety Critical Medical paid for by MSS
• Excellent career progression and cross‑training opportunities across Celnor Group

MSS is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.