Materials Testing Lab Technician - Build Safer, Sustainable Projects

SOCOTEC Group; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition

Family-friendly support

Retail discounts

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced pension

Job summary

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is recruiting a Laboratory Technician to join our Infrastructure team. You’ll test construction materials to support UKAS-compliant quality and safety standards while handling samples, keeping precise records, and supporting ongoing projects.

Join a disciplined, collaborative environment with training and development, a strong pension, and flexible work options that reflect our commitment to safety, quality, and career growth across the national infrastructure sector.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths.
• Experience with SHE/quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, testing and disposing of construction materials samples.
• Completing test sheets, calculations and reports.
• Maintaining equipment calibration and documentation.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality procedures

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Tools

Lab equipment handling

Calibration tracking

Job description

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland is recruiting a Laboratory Technician to join our Infrastructure team. You’ll test construction materials to support UKAS-compliant quality and safety standards while handling samples, keeping precise records, and supporting ongoing projects.

Join a disciplined, collaborative environment with training and development, a strong pension, and flexible work options that reflect our commitment to safety, quality, and career growth across the national infrastructure sector.