Materials Testing Technician

Travail Employment Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash plan

Subsidised Gym Membership

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is helping a Doncaster-based materials testing company recruit a Field Materials Testing Technician. You will perform on-site sampling and testing of geotechnical, asphalt, concrete and soils to British/European standards, liaising with clients and colleagues to ensure accurate data.

Applicants should have GCSEs in Maths/English/Science and a full UK driving licence, with strong IT skills.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C/4+ in Maths, English and one science subject.
• Geotechnical/ground materials testing experience preferred.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Strong attention to detail in a quality system.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site sampling and in-situ testing of construction materials.
• Liaise professionally with clients and site personnel.
• Prepare, record and present test data accurately.
• Support colleagues with test methods and procedures.
• Cross-check calculations and results for quality assurance.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and routine maintenance.
• Assist with sample preparation when required.

Skills

Customer-facing

Attention to detail

Organisation

Education

GCSE Maths/English/Science (C or 4-9)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Materials Testing Technician (Geotechnical / Asphalt / Concrete / Soils)

Doncaster based company, Field Based Role - South Yorkshire

Basic salary up to £35,000 plus overtime, weekend premiums and overnight allowances. Realistic earnings are significantly higher for technicians who wish to maximise overtime opportunities.

Our client is a leading European provider of analytical testing services across air, water, dust, soil, asphalt and a wide range of construction materials. They are expanding their operation in Doncaster and looking to recruit an experienced Materials Testing, Geotechnical, CMT Field, Asphalt or Soils & Concrete Technician. Applicants must have site experience for this round of recruitment.

As a construction materials technician, you will carry out on-site sampling and testing of construction materials in accordance with British and European Standards. You'll work closely with clients, support colleagues, and ensure accurate, high-quality test data is produced.

A typical day for a construction materials technician will involve the following:

Conduct on-site sampling and in-situ testing of construction materials.

Liaise professionally with clients and site personnel.

Prepare, record, and present test data accurately.

Support colleagues with test methods and procedures.

Cross-check calculations and results for quality assurance.

Perform daily vehicle checks, routine maintenance, and maintain cleanliness.

Assist with sample preparation when required.

To be considered for the role of construction materials technician you will have the following:

GCSE Grade C and above / Grade 4 - 9 in Maths, English and one science subject with good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.

Experienced in Geotechnical or ground materials testing and full UK driving licence.

Strong customer-facing communication skills.

Excellent attention to detail and ability to work within a quality system.

Reliable, punctual and well-organised.

Positive attitude and adaptability to new systems and procedures.

Benefits of the construction materials technician include:

Salary: up to £35,000 p/a depending on skills, abilities and experience.

Bonus: Overtime after 40 hrs and bonuses paid for overnight stays and weekend working.

Hours: Usually Monday to Friday, 40 hrs per week, with overtime available on weekends.

Holidays: 22 plus stats (usually 8).

The future: Solid and growing client base, full order book, stability and true career progression.

Extras: Medicash plan, Subsidised Gym Membership