Materials Site Technician

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

Job summary

A fast growing and ambitious company in Leeds is seeking a Material Testing Technician to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves operating lab equipment, performing in-process testing, and ensuring compliance with safety measures. Candidates should have a degree in science or engineering and experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment. Flexibility for weekend and night work is essential, along with strong communication skills and a CSCS card.

Qualifications

• Flexible to work weekends and nights as required.
• Previous laboratory or manufacturing experience.
• Understanding of safe working practice in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process testing to assure batches meet specification.
• Manage and implement preventative and corrective actions.
• Follow all health and safety measures in place.

Skills

Operating semi-automated and automated lab equipment

Troubleshooting processes

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in using Microsoft packages

Education

Degree within science or engineering

Tools

CSCS Card

Driving licence

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 0830-1700

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.
• Site testing experience of asphalt/tarmac/quarry products
• 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

Our Story

Welcome to JT Recruit, where the pursuit of excellence in recruitment has been our driving force for over two decades. Our story is one of passion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to connecting exceptional talent with thriving businesses.

Our Beginning

Established in 1999, JT Recruit has deep roots in the world of recruitment. With over 50 years of combined experience in the industry, our founders have laid the foundation for a successful journey. They envisioned a better way to address the recruitment challenges faced by job seekers and employers.

Our Mission

From the very beginning, our mission has been clear: to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity. We are more than a recruitment agency; we are matchmakers, seeking out the perfect union of skills and roles. We understand that every job seeker is unique, as is every employer, and we thrive on finding the common ground that leads to success.