Job Description

Materials Site Technician

Location:

Northdown House, Harrietsham, ME17 1QW

Salary:

26,769.60 + enhanced overtime pay

Hours:

42.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday (occasional night work & weekends with notice)

About the Role

We're looking for

Materials Site Technicians

to join our team! This role involves

on-site testing and sampling of concrete, asphalt, and soil

for major projects. No experience? No problem! We provide

full training

- all we need from you is:
? A strong work ethic
? A willingness to work outdoors
? A full

UK driving licence

(manual)
? GCSEs (or equivalent) with good numeracy & literacy skills

You'll be working across different sites,

forget the office - this job keeps you moving!

There may be

early starts, travel, and occasional night shifts

, but we offer

allowances

to make it worthwhile.

Responsibilities:

Carry out on-site materials testing, including soil, concrete, aggregates, and asphalt in line with relevant standards. Perform routine site sampling and testing procedures accurately and efficiently. Record and report test data clearly and in a timely manner. Ensure all testing is carried out in accordance with company procedures and health & safety guidelines. Assist with setting up, calibrating, and maintaining testing equipment. Communicate effectively with site staff, engineers, and supervisors to coordinate testing requirements. Maintain accurate site records, including daily logs, sample data, and test results. Support the preparation of technical reports for clients and internal stakeholders. Travel to various sites as required -- flexibility and willingness to work in different environments is essential. Uphold high standards of professionalism, accuracy, and safety at all times.

Why Join Us?

Work on a variety of sites

& be part of major projects

Career progression

- Develop specialist skills & advance in the industry

Great benefits, including:

Westfield Health

- cashback for optical, dental & wellbeing costs

Free eye tests

& contribution to glasses

Car maintenance scheme

- discounts on MOTs, servicing & repairs

Cycle2Work

- save up to 42% on bikes & accessories

Perkbox

- exclusive discounts, cashback & offers

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Mental Health First Aid support

What We're Looking For:

IT literate

- accurate record-keeping is key Based within

reasonable travel distance

to our Harrietsham unit Comfortable with

physical work

in an outdoor setting A

team player

who enjoys hands-on work and attention to detail.

Ready to dig into a new career? Apply now and start your journey in materials testing!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,984.10 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Do you have full right to work in the UK? Do you have a full UK driving licence with a maximum of 3 points? What type of driving licence do you have? (Manual/Automatic/None) Do you have basic GCSE-level (or equivalent) qualifications in Maths and English? Are you comfortable driving vans or commercial vehicles? Do you have previous experience working in a UKAS-accredited soils testing laboratory? Are you willing to work overtime, night shifts, and weekends when required? Are you comfortable with manual handling of items as part of your daily tasks? Are you comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions? Are you willing to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and CSCS card test? (Both covered by CTS) What specifically interests you about the role of a Materials Site Technician? Do you live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Harrietsham area?
Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: Materials Tech - Harrietsham