Senior Materials Technician

The County Highways Laboratory is part of Hampshire Engineering Services within the Universal Services Directorate of Hampshire County Council. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking authority, currently delivering a wide range of exciting projects, such as M27 J10 improvements and Botley Bypass. Our highways material lab provides high quality testing services for our projects, as well as for other public authorities and private sector clients.

Based in Micheldever, the County Highways Laboratory is equipped to perform over 50 specialised laboratory and site tests on construction materials including bituminous, pavement, aggregates, soil and concrete. This is to ensure that materials used on our highway network are compliant and safe. We are also UKAS accredited, guaranteeing the highest level of quality and reliability in our testing services.

As a Senior Materials Technician, you’ll play a key role in guiding and supporting our dedicated technicians while overseeing investigation and testing work both in the lab and on-site. You will play a vital role in continuing to improve our high standard of quality management, ensuring our work complies with British Standards and UKAS requirements.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career and take on a senior role within a highly skilled team. You’ll have the chance to make a real impact on major projects, expand your technical expertise, and work closely with clients and stakeholders in a dynamic and supportive environment.

The ideal candidate would have an eye for detail, be able to work collaboratively as part of a friendly, enthusiastic and diverse team and take pride in the work they do and the difference that it makes. We are also looking for someone capable of building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders—discussing projects, sharing technical expertise, and delivering accurate results and reports.

We provide a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace environment, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best self. We believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork and where people can grow and develop in their roles.

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

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