Senior Laboratory Technician: Materials Site Testing Lead

BAM UK & Ireland; Greatworth, Devon and Torbay, Bridgwater, Kilsyth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/car allowance/travel

8 % matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

2 wellbeing days

1 volunteering day

Personal and professional development

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking Senior Laboratory Technicians to support testing across UK laboratories and projects. Roles cover concrete, soils, and aggregates testing, with on-site sampling and reporting responsibilities across multiple sites including HS2 locations.

Applicants should have Level 3 NVQ or equivalent, CSCS card, and relevant site testing experience. The role includes safety leadership, training delivery, and coordination of testing activities within a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 3 NVQ standard or similar experience.
• SMSTS or SSSTS an advantage
• CSCS card
• Driving Licence
• Soils sampling and site/laboratory testing per BS 1377; includes Nuclear Density Gauge, In-situ Plate Load Apparatus, In-situ Sand Replacement Density, earthworks and laboratory shear strength triaxial testing
• Materials/Aggregate sampling/lab testing per relevant standards
• Concrete/Spray Concrete sampling/testing per relevant standards
• Experience in a day-to-day supervisory role within permanent/site laboratory
• Knowledge of ISO 17025

Responsibilities

• Set a personal example in safety matters.
• Assist with day-to-day running of mobile site testing and laboratory testing; organise workload and on-site sampling.
• Liaise with laboratory manager to ensure testing capabilities are available.
• Communicate regularly with internal/external site engineering staff on priorities and testing requirements.
• Produce test reports/certificates for clients.
• Deliver training and proficiency checks for laboratory personnel.
• Ensure sampling and testing meet high safety, quality and efficiency standards.
• Keep proper records compliant with the laboratory management system and UKAS requirements.
• Ensure testing aligns with British/European Standards.
• Maintain and check test equipment to acceptable levels.

Skills

Materials testing

Concrete testing

Soils testing

Aggregates testing

Supervisory experience

ISO 17025 knowledge

Nuclear Density Gauge

In-situ Plate Load Apparatus

In-situ Sand Replacement Density

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

SMSTS or SSSTS

CSCS card

Driving Licence

Tools

Nuclear Density Gauge

In-situ Plate Load Apparatus

In-situ Sand Replacement Density

Job description

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking Senior Laboratory Technicians to support testing across UK laboratories and projects. Roles cover concrete, soils, and aggregates testing, with on-site sampling and reporting responsibilities across multiple sites including HS2 locations.

Applicants should have Level 3 NVQ or equivalent, CSCS card, and relevant site testing experience. The role includes safety leadership, training delivery, and coordination of testing activities within a busy environment.