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Soils & Materials Testing Technician

About Us:

DGL Testing Services Ltd is a UKAS-accredited testing company specialising in the testing of bituminous materials, soils, aggregates, and concrete used in road and highways construction. With a fully equipped laboratory in Newington, Sittingbourne, and on-site testing across the South of England, we work on a wide variety of projects delivering critical testing services to ensure construction quality and compliance.

The Role:

We are seeking a versatile and motivated Soils & Materials Testing Technician to join our team. This role will primarily focus on soils testing, with additional materials testing responsibilities when required. Testing is carried out both on-site and in our laboratory, and full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):

• Performing on-site and in-lab testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt in accordance with current British and European Standards
• Collecting and testing soil samples using methods such as:
  • Sand replacement (small and large cylinder)
  • Core cutter for density
  • Nuclear density and moisture testing
  • Plate bearing and CBR testing
  • Lightweight deflectometer (LWD), dynamic cone penetrometer (DCP), and hand shear vane (HSV)
• Conducting on-site compliance testing of construction materials (concrete cubes, fresh concrete, aggregates, etc.)
• Preparing accurate daily digital reports
• Travelling to multiple sites across the South-East of England
• Maintaining, cleaning, and checking the calibration of testing equipment

Candidate Profile:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Ideally, experience in the construction testing industry, having carried out some or all of the testing described

• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with excellent record-keeping skills
• Physically fit and capable of working on active construction sites
• Flexible with working hours, including nights and weekends
• In possession of a full UK driving licence
• (Optional but beneficial) Holder of a current CSCS card

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Practical and hands-on approach to problem-solving
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good communication and time management skills

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• 21 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Company vehicle and fuel card for business use
• Comprehensive in-house and external training with certification
• Full PPE provided