Field Technician - Construction Materials Testing

Igne is seeking a Field Technician to join the Construction Materials Testing Division in Aston Clinton. Instead of a sterile lab and a white coat, you’ll be working hands‑on with ground and soil samples, using the latest technology to help our construction sector clients identify cost‑effective solutions for their building projects.

This full‑time role involves working out on site to obtain various soil and construction material samples and testing them in‑situ, using company technology.

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

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• 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.
• Confidence to work in a team environment.
• Self‑motivated, proactive and able to organise own workload.
• Desirable:
  Previous experience in a UKAS accredited testing environment in a similar role.
• Desirable:
  Knowledge of testing standards and processes.
• Desirable: CSCS card.

• Basic salary circa £28,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Overtime available after 40 hours and weekends at enhanced rates.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Company pension, life insurance (3x salary) & sick pay.
• Health cash plan & medical cashback.
• Annual leave buy & sell scheme.
• Ongoing training & development.
• Cycle to Work, Green Vehicle & Home/Tech schemes.
• High street discounts & long service awards.

Igne is a Real Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. Please note, Igne is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application.