Trainee Materials Testing Technician
As a Trainee Field Technician, you will work on active construction sites, supporting the testing and inspection of materials to ensure they meet required quality and safety standards. This is a hands on role carried out entirely in a site environment. Key Responsibilities Assist with on-site testing of construction materials such as concrete, soil, asphalt, and aggregates Carry out basic field tests under supervision (e.g. concrete slump tests, soil compaction checks) Collect and label samples from site for further testing Accurately record test data and observations Set up testing equipment on-site Follow all health and safety procedures and site rules Work closely with other technicians and site engineers Requirements GCSEs (or equivalent), particularly in Maths and Science Full UK driving licence (preferred due to travel between sites) Valid CSCS card (or willingness to obtain one) Skills & Attributes Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions Good attention to detail Basic numeracy and record-keeping skills Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious
Our Values
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- Department
- CTS Group
- Locations
- Bristol
Bristol
Employee Benefits
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🏝️ Holiday Purchase Scheme
Ability to purchase extra days holiday -
❤ 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
Get a free eye examination and money towards single-vision glasses with Specsavers -
🚗 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 -
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About Construction Testing Solutions
CTS and our range of independent UKAS accredited laboratories provide on-site testing and laboratory services to the construction, quarry products and civil engineering industries across the whole of the UK.
Our purpose-built laboratories are fully equipped to test the mechanical, physical and chemical properties of soils, aggregates, concrete and bituminous materials as well as other construction materials and products.
Our highly-trained technicians and engineers either visit sites and take representative samples for subsequent laboratory testing, or conduct in-situ field tests.