Lab Technician

Laboratory Technician (Asphalt)

Location: UK (Site Based)
Salary: £28,000 - £29,500 per annum

Are you an experienced Laboratory Technician with a background in asphalt testing? We're recruiting on behalf of a leading UK materials manufacturer for a Laboratory Technician to join their established technical team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that invests in quality, innovation and employee development, offering a varied role where you'll support product quality, testing and development across a range of construction materials.

The Role:

You'll play a key role in ensuring products meet the highest quality standards through laboratory and site-based testing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out quality control and end-performance testing on asphalt, ready-mix concrete, mortars, screeds and aggregates.
• Performing laboratory testing in accordance with British, European and UKAS standards.
• Accurately recording, analysing and maintaining test results.
• Supporting the development and improvement of products.
• Assisting with site testing and providing technical support when required.
• Maintaining a safe, organised laboratory environment and ensuring all Health & Safety procedures are followed.

Requirements: 

We're particularly interested in candidates with previous asphalt laboratory and testing experience.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Laboratory Technician within the asphalt industry.
• Knowledge of asphalt testing methods and quality control procedures.
• A good understanding of British and European testing standards.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent record-keeping skills.
• Competent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• A full UK Driving Licence (essential).

Salary & Benefits:

• £28,000 - £29,500 per annum
• Full-time, permanent position
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to join a market-leading organisation
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you have experience within asphalt laboratory testing and are looking to join a well-established business offering long-term career prospects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.

Please note that due to the high level of applicants we are not able to respond to unsuccessful candidates, and if you have not been contacted within seven days please assume you have not been selected on this occasion.

Zoom Recruitment Services Ltd is a specialist employment agency supplying permanent, temporary and contract staff within the Logistics, Commercial Manufacturing and Engineering sectors. We are also accredited members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and follow professional and ethical working procedures.