Experienced Materials Site Technician
About Us: Join our dynamic team at Doncaster where we specialise in Concrete, Asphalt, and Soil testing. We're offering you a chance to be part of ground breaking projects and lead from the front. If you have a strong work ethic, enjoy the outdoors, and thrive in a team environment, we want you!
Why Join Us?
- Adventure: Say goodbye to stuffy offices! Work on a variety of sites in the fresh air.
- Leadership: Take charge and lead on major projects.
- Skill Development: Access high-level works that will enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Incentives: Enjoy allowances for early starts, travel, and night shifts.
Requirements:
- Education: GCSE level or above in numeracy and literacy.
- Technical Skills: IT literate, with a solid understanding of construction testing.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years in construction UKAS testing and familiarity with 17025 accredited laboratory demands.
- Driving: Must have a full UK driving license.
- Record Keeping: Accurate and consistent record-keeping skills.
Working Hours:
- Standard: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
- Flexibility: Longer days with travel, occasional stay aways and night shifts when necessary and optional weekend work.
Responsibilities:
- Operations: Ensure timely and efficient of site tests.
- Compliance: Produce test results in line with documented procedures, standards, and UKAS requirements.
- Team Supervision: Train, motivate, and deploy staff through our buddying up program.
- Safety: Maintain a safe, clean, and tidy working environment.
- Collaboration: Liaise with Operations Supervisors and Managers for smooth day-to-day operations.
Daily Duties:
- Work safely following the Company Health & Safety Policy.
- Complete allocated work as directed by supervisors.
- Maintain team harmony and morale.
- Control incoming and stored test specimens.
- Assist in record maintenance related to the Management System.
- Train subordinate staff as required.
- Maintain clean and tidy work areas and equipment.
Main Tasks:
- Ensure the work environment and equipment are always clean and tidy.
- Perform any other relevant tasks as directed by senior staff.
- Assume responsibilities of other Senior Technicians in their absence.
- Test materials and maintain knowledge of sampling and test procedures.
Join us and be part of a team that values your skills and dedication. Apply today and take the next step in your career!
Our Values
Think Customer
Our customer is the focus of everything we do and through them we maximise our reputation and growth.
Speed and Agility
Own it. Be Bold. Take Action. Get it done.
Be Transparent
We are open and honest and act with integrity at all times.
Work Together
We work and collaborate as one team and look out for our fellow colleagues.
Act Responsibly
Fearless in taking accountability, we give responsibility to other and treat everyone with courtesy dignity and respect.
Be Proud
We celebrate our achievements, learn from our experiences, and take pride in all we do.
- Department
- Materials Testing - Site
- Locations
- Doncaster
- Employment type
- Full-time
Doncaster
Employee Benefits - CTS
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❤ Westfield Health
Giving you money back towards essential health costs such as optical and dental. Also giving access to a range of health and wellbeing services -
👀 Free Eye Tests
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🚗 Car Maintenance Scheme
Includes MOT’s, service, repairs and tyre replacements. -
🚴♀️ Cycle2Work
Save up to 42% on new bikes and accessories from Halfords and pay in installments -
👫 Refer a Friend
Earn rewards for referring a friend or family member to work for us -
👪 Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Packages
Expectant parents can benefit from our Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave -
💚 Mental Health First Aid support
We have 40 trained Mental Health First Aiders across the Group, giving you support you need, when you need it -
🎉 Perkbox
Get exclusive discounts, cashback and offers
About Construction Testing Solutions
CTS is one of the UK's leading providers of construction testing, inspection, consultancy and compliance services. Working across infrastructure, commercial, residential, rail, highways, utilities and environmental projects, we support clients throughout the entire project lifecycle with trusted technical expertise and industry-leading service.
Our nationwide network of UKAS-accredited laboratories delivers a comprehensive range of materials testing services, including soils, aggregates, concrete, bituminous materials and chemical analysis, helping clients ensure quality, compliance and performance at every stage of their projects.
Supported by highly skilled technicians, engineers and consultants, we provide both laboratory and on-site testing, sampling, inspection and investigation services across the UK. With a strong focus on customer service, technical excellence and innovation, we help our clients deliver safer, smarter and more sustainable construction projects.