Materials Testing Technician

Travail Employment Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid

Weekend/overnight payments

Medicash plan

Subsidised gym membership

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is seeking a Materials Testing Technician for our Doncaster operation. The role involves on-site sampling and in-situ testing of construction materials across South Yorkshire, with paid overtime and allowances.

Ideal candidates have proven site experience in materials or geotechnical testing and a full UK driving licence. Working on live sites, you will liaise with site managers and engineers, record test data accurately and adhere to quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven site experience in construction materials testing, CMT or geotechnical testing.
• Confident working independently on live construction sites.
• Experience with soils, asphalt, concrete or ground investigations.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong client-facing communication skills.
• High attention to detail and quality standards.
• Reliable, well-organised and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• On-site sampling and in-situ testing of soils, asphalt, concrete and aggregates.
• Liaising directly with site managers, engineers and clients.
• Accurate recording, checking and reporting of test data.
• Working to quality systems and test procedures.
• Daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance.
• Supporting colleagues and assisting with sample preparation where required.

Skills

Site-based materials testing

Geotechnical testing

Full UK driving licence

Client-facing communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Materials Testing Technician

Field-based across South Yorkshire | Doncaster operation

Permanent | Up to £35,000 DOE + paid overtime & allowances

Are you an experienced site-based Materials Testing or Geotechnical Technician looking for a stable role with consistent work, paid overtime and minimal staying away?

Our client is expanding its Doncaster operation and is looking to recruit a proven, site-experienced technician to support a strong and growing pipeline of construction and infrastructure projects across South Yorkshire and surrounding regions.

This role is not suitable for recent graduates or laboratory-only technicians. Site experience is essential.

Role

As a construction materials technician, you will carry out on-site sampling and in-situ testing of construction materials in accordance with British and European Standards, working independently on live sites while representing the business professionally.

Typical duties include:

• On-site sampling and in-situ testing of soils, asphalt, concrete and aggregates
• Liaising directly with site managers, engineers and clients
• Accurate recording, checking and reporting of test data
• Working to quality systems and test procedures
• Daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance
• Supporting colleagues and assisting with sample preparation where required

Qualifications

• Proven site experience in construction materials testing, CMT or geotechnical testing
• Confident working independently on live construction sites
• Experience with soils, asphalt, concrete or ground investigations
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong client-facing communication skills
• High attention to detail and quality standards
• Reliable, well-organised and professional approach

Benefits

• Base salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
• Overtime paid after 40 hours
• Additional payments for weekend work and overnight stays
• Overnight stays are infrequent - typically once every month
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (additional hours available by choice)
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Medicash plan
• Subsidised gym membership
• Long-term stability with a full order book and clear progression opportunities