Materials Site Technician - Entry Level

Phenna Group; Drigg; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Long-term career progression

Work on major construction and infra

Free eye tests & contribution towards

Cycle2Work Scheme

Perkbox discounts & cashback

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Mental Health First Aiders

Supportive team environment

Job summary

CTS in Drigg, Cumbria, is seeking an enthusiastic Entry Level Materials Site Technician to start a long-term career in construction materials testing. You’ll carry out sampling and testing on major projects and receive full training and support.

This hands-on, site-based role is outdoors, may involve travelling to sites, and requires a full UK manual driving licence. You’ll learn industry testing standards, record results accurately, and work closely with experienced Technicians.

Qualifications

• No prior materials testing experience required; full training provided.
• Live within ~30 miles of Drigg and hold a full UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out on-site sampling and testing of construction materials including soils, concrete, aggregates and asphalt.
• Learn and follow industry testing standards and company procedures.
• Accurately record test results and site information.
• Assist with setting up, calibrating and maintaining testing equipment.
• Work closely with experienced Technicians on major construction projects.
• Maintain accurate records and daily site logs.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Travel to different sites as required.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, accuracy and safety at all times.

Skills

Outdoor work

Hands-on

Team player

Eager to learn

IT literate

Driving licence

Reliability

Attention to detail

Job description

Hours:40 hours per week, Monday Friday (occasional night work & weekends with notice)

About Us

CTS is a leading provider of materials testing and quality assurance services for the construction and infrastructure industries. We work with major projects across the UK, ensuring materials meet safety, durability, and regulatory standards.

Our team is built on expertise, innovation, and collaboration, offering excellent training, career progression and long-term development opportunities.

About the Role

We're looking for an enthusiasticEntry Level Materials Site Technicianto join our team based inDrigg, Cumbria.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a long-term career within the construction materials testing industry. No previous materials testing experience is required e'll provide full training and support to help you develop specialist skills whilst working on major construction and infrastructure projects.

This is a hands-on, site-based role where you'll be carrying out sampling and testing of construction materials including concrete, soils and aggregates. If you enjoy practical work, being outdoors and learning new skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note:Due to the location of this role, applicants should live within approximately30 miles of Drigg (CA19 1XP)and hold afull UK manual driving licence.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out on-site sampling and testing of construction materials including soils, concrete, aggregates and asphalt.
• Learn and follow industry testing standards and company procedures.
• Accurately record test results and site information.
• Assist with setting up, calibrating and maintaining testing equipment.
• Work closely with experienced Technicians on major construction projects.
• Maintain accurate records and daily site logs.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Travel to different sites as required.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, accuracy and safety at all times.

Why Join CTS?

• Full training provided
• Excellent long-term career progression
• Work on major construction and infrastructure projects
• Free eye tests & contribution towards glasses
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Perkbox discounts & cashback
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Supportive team environment

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Looking to build a long-term career
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Happy carrying out physical, hands-on work
• A strong team player
• Eager to learn and develop new skills
• IT literate with good attention to detail
• Comfortable travelling to various sites as required
• Holds a full UK manual driving licence
• Lives within approximately 30 miles of Drigg

Pnenna Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer