Materials Testing Technician: Soils & Aggregates

Celnor; Inverness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

MSS's Materials Testing Laboratory in Inverness is seeking an experienced Materials Laboratory Technician to perform testing on soils, aggregates and construction materials, ensuring compliance with industry standards and quality procedures.

You will handle samples from registration to reporting, maintain traceability, support audits and help drive continuous improvement while working as part of a skilled team dedicated to delivering reliable test results for major projects in Scotland and

Qualifications

• Substantial experience within a materials testing, geotechnical, soils or aggregates testing laboratory.
• Working knowledge of BS 1377 and BS EN 933 testing standards.
• Understanding of BS EN ISO/IEC 17025 and quality management systems.
• Experience carrying out equipment calibration, verification and maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Receive, register, prepare and manage samples while maintaining full traceability and chain of custody.
• Carry out laboratory testing on soils, aggregates and related construction materials.
• Undertake testing including moisture content, particle size distribution, Atterberg Limits, compaction testing and aggregate grading.
• Accurately record observations, test data and results.
• Review test results and identify anomalies or issues requiring investigation.
• Prepare worksheets, reports and supporting laboratory documentation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration records and testing schedules.
• Carry out routine equipment checks, verifications and calibrations.
• Support internal audits, quality assessments and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory procedures, quality standards and health and safety requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced technicians where required.

Skills

Materials testing lab

Geotechnical testing

Soils testing

Aggregates testing

BS 1377 knowledge

BS EN ISO/IEC 17025 familiarity

Test data recording

Quality procedures

Education

Degree in Materials Science/Geotechnical

Tools

MS Office

Laboratory information systems

Job description

MSS's Materials Testing Laboratory in Inverness is seeking an experienced Materials Laboratory Technician to perform testing on soils, aggregates and construction materials, ensuring compliance with industry standards and quality procedures.

You will handle samples from registration to reporting, maintain traceability, support audits and help drive continuous improvement while working as part of a skilled team dedicated to delivering reliable test results for major projects in Scotland and