Milton Keynes Site Lead – Materials Testing

Simtec Materials Testing Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company pension scheme

Happy rewards app

Full induction in Leicester

Job summary

Simtec Materials Testing Ltd in Milton Keynes is opening a brand new site, and this role will be the first big piece of it. You'll run day-to-day site services, reporting to the Asphalt and Earthworks Operations Manager.

You may be a Site Supervisor already, or a Senior Site Technician stepping up. Lead a team of technicians, ensure testing meets client specifications, and keep safety and quality at the fore.

Qualifications

• Solid background as a senior site technician and/or supervision in construction materials testing.
• Hands-on site testing experience on asphalt or earthworks.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians, starting with four, and mentor them to Simtec standards.
• Run the jobs board so every technician is booked, busy and on the right job.
• Work with the quality team so all site testing meets client specifications.
• Carry out site safety inspections and make sure everyone follows the rules.
• Book and deliver training, including CSCS and HE passport courses.
• Keep the site store organised, with kit calibrated, allocated and repaired.
• Check vehicles, review driving reports and sort fleet issues with the fleet coordinator.
• Handle absence records and first-stage disciplinaries through Bright HR.

Skills

Senior site technician

Site supervision

UK driving licence

On-site testing

Tools

CSCS card

HE passport

Job description

Simtec Materials Testing Ltd in Milton Keynes is opening a brand new site, and this role will be the first big piece of it. You'll run day-to-day site services, reporting to the Asphalt and Earthworks Operations Manager.

You may be a Site Supervisor already, or a Senior Site Technician stepping up. Lead a team of technicians, ensure testing meets client specifications, and keep safety and quality at the fore.