Site Technician - Construction Materials Testing

Adecco; Manchester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Training & development

Structured career progression

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Site Technician to join a specialist team conducting construction materials testing across a range of projects in Greater Manchester and Cumbria. Based from the Manchester depot, you will travel by company van to sites, perform on-site testing, and ensure samples meet required specifications.

The role features full training, the opportunity for long-term career development, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS Card (essential).
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
• Comfortable travelling extensively throughout Greater Manchester and Cumbria.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Travel to construction sites across Greater Manchester and Cumbria using a company van.
• Carry out on-site testing and sampling of construction materials.
• Accurately record test results and complete required documentation.
• Ensure testing is conducted in accordance with industry standards and procedures.
• Work closely with site managers, contractors and colleagues.
• Maintain testing equipment and company vehicle.
• Follow all health, safety and quality procedures.
• Represent the business professionally on customer sites.

Skills

CSCS Card

Full UK Driving Licence

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Location: Manchester Depot Based

Coverage Area: Greater Manchester & Cumbria

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, plus overtime opportunities

Salary: Starting from 12.71 per hour + Company Van + Training & Development

Temp to Perm

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Site Technician to join a specialist team carrying out construction materials testing across a wide range of construction, infrastructure and civil engineering projects throughout Greater Manchester and Cumbria.

This is a field-based role where you will travel to sites in a company van and conduct testing on construction materials to ensure they meet required specifications and quality standards. Whilst based from the Manchester depot, the majority of your time will be spent working on-site across the region.

No two days are the same. You may spend a full day carrying out testing at a major construction project or visit several sites in a single day, undertaking a variety of testing and sampling activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel to construction sites across Greater Manchester and Cumbria using a company van.
• Carry out on-site testing and sampling of construction materials.
• Accurately record test results and complete required documentation.
• Ensure testing is conducted in accordance with industry standards and procedures.
• Work closely with site managers, contractors and colleagues.
• Maintain testing equipment and company vehicle.
• Follow all health, safety and quality procedures.
• Represent the business professionally on customer sites.

Training & Development

Full training will be provided to successful candidates. You will work alongside an experienced technician for approximately 2-3 weeks, receiving hands-on guidance before carrying out testing independently.

This position offers genuine opportunities for long-term career development within a growing technical and construction testing environment.

Requirements

• Valid CSCS Card (essential).
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
• Comfortable travelling extensively throughout Greater Manchester and Cumbria.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work overtime when required.

What's on Offer?

• Company van provided.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Structured career progression opportunities.
• Varied and interesting work across multiple projects.
• Supportive and experienced team environment.
• Opportunity to gain industry-recognised skills and experience.
• Overtime opportunities available.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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