Materials testing Technician

Materials Testing Technician

Field-based across South Yorkshire | Doncaster operation

Permanent | Up to £35,000 DOE + paid overtime & allowances

Are you an experienced site-based Materials Testing or Geotechnical Technician looking for a stable role with consistent work, paid overtime and minimal staying away?

Our client is expanding its Doncaster operation and is looking to recruit a proven, site-experienced technician to support a strong and growing pipeline of construction and infrastructure projects across South Yorkshire and surrounding regions.

This role is not suitable for recent graduates or laboratory-only technicians. Site experience is essential.

The role:

As a construction materials technician, you will carry out on-site sampling and in-situ testing of construction materials in accordance with British and European Standards, working independently on live sites while representing the business professionally.

Typical duties include:

On-site sampling and in-situ testing of soils, asphalt, concrete and aggregates

Liaising directly with site managers, engineers and clients

Accurate recording, checking and reporting of test data

Working to quality systems and test procedures

Daily vehicle checks and basic maintenance

Supporting colleagues and assisting with sample preparation where required

To be considered for the role of construction materials technician, you must have proven site experience in construction materials testing, CMT or geotechnical testing.

Confident working independently on live construction sites.

Experience with soils, asphalt, concrete or ground investigations.

Full UK driving licence.

Strong client-facing communication skills.

High attention to detail and quality standards.

Reliable, well-organised and professional approach.

Benefits of the construction materials technician include:

Base salary up to £35,000 depending on experience

Overtime paid after 40 hours

Additional payments for weekend work and overnight stays

Overnight stays are infrequent – typically once every month

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (additional hours available by choice)

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Medicash plan

Subsidised gym membership

Long-term stability with a full order book and clear progression opportunities

If you would like to apply, send a relevant up to date CV. Travail Employment Group is operating as an Employment Business in this instance.