Field Technician - Construction Materials Testing

Field Technician – Construction Materials Testing

Terra Tek Ltd, part of the Igne Group of companies, is seeking a Field Technician – Construction Materials Testing to join its team in our laboratory in Aston Clinton, Aylesbury. We test ground and soil samples with the very latest technology to support our construction sector clients to find cost-effective solutions for their building projects.

This role will involve working out on site obtaining various soil and construction material samples and testing them in-situ. Consideration will be given to experienced field technicians and also those without experience as full training will be provided. What we do need is for you to have a clean UK driving license and a desire to work outdoors in all weathers. This is a full-time job with excellent rates of pay and overtime (both in the week and over the weekend), and the opportunity to work in an exciting and growing sector along with excellent career opportunities.

If you want to join an innovative, fast-paced and dedicated team who are making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• On-site sampling and testing of various construction materials e.g., soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt
• Completion of test sheets and data entry onto tablets
• Liaising with senior members of staff on work schedules and testing procedures
• Working within in-house quality assurance systems
• Maintain high levels of health and safety in line with company policies

Your Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

About You:
Essential

• Clean UK driving licence
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• Manual handling and physical activity are daily requirements – samples can weigh in excess of 15kg
• Confident to work in a team environment
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to organise your own workload
• Previous experience in a UKAS accredited testing environment in a similar role
• Knowledge of testing standards and processes
• CSCS card

Salary & Benefits:

• Basic salary is c£26,000 but will depend on the level of experience. Overtime is available after 40 hours and weekends at enhanced rates
• Continual training and development

We are a Real Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant; we recruit talented individuals who care about making a positive difference. We want colleagues to bring their whole selves to work and be able to be themselves, so equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are core to our company culture and integral to the success of our business.

Title: Field Technician – Construction Materials Testing

Dept: Field Technician

Role: Full Time

Hours: 40

Salary: Annual salary of up to c£26,208 plus overtime and benefits

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