Site Technician - Construction Materials Testing in Cumbria

Energy Jobline ZR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Training & development

Career progression

Varied projects

Supportive team

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking a Site Technician based from the Manchester depot to travel across Greater Manchester and Cumbria, conducting on-site testing of construction materials in a company van.

Starting salary is £12.71 per hour with 40 hours per week, plus overtime opportunities. Full training and development are provided; temp to perm opportunity.

Qualifications

• Valid CSCS Card is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Greater Manchester & Cumbria.
• Good attention to detail and accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Travel to sites across GM & Cumbria in company van.
• Carry out on-site testing and sampling of construction materials.
• Record test results and complete documentation.
• Ensure testing follows industry standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with site managers and contractors.
• Maintain testing equipment and vehicle.
• Follow health, safety and quality procedures.
• Represent the business professionally on customer sites.

Skills

Valid CSCS Card

Full UK Driving Licence

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

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.

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.