Materials Lab Technician – Construction Testing

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition programmes

Family-friendly support

Exclusive retail discounts

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Job summary

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is seeking a Materials Laboratory Technician to support our Infrastructure division, performing geotechnical and construction materials testing. You will complete test sheets, perform calculations and help produce QA-aligned reports as part of a proactive team.

The role requires independence, reliability, and flexibility to work away from home when needed, with opportunities for training and development in a dynamic testing environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UKAS accredited laboratory practices.
• Ability to undertake physical work including manual handling of samples.
• Understanding of Company QHSE protocols.
• Compaction related testing experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Testing of geotechnical and construction materials
• Completion of test sheets, including all calculations
• Production of reports in line with QA systems

Skills

UKAS lab practices

Manual handling

QHSE protocols

Compaction testing

Job description

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is seeking a Materials Laboratory Technician to support our Infrastructure division, performing geotechnical and construction materials testing. You will complete test sheets, perform calculations and help produce QA-aligned reports as part of a proactive team.

The role requires independence, reliability, and flexibility to work away from home when needed, with opportunities for training and development in a dynamic testing environment.