Materials Technician

Are you ready to take the next step in your career within laboratory testing? FM Conway is seeking a Materials Technician to join our Aggregate and Asphalt team. In this role, you will play a key part in upholding the highest quality standards across our products, helping to ensure our customers continue to receive the very best service and results. This is a permanent, full-time position based at our laboratory in Gravesend, Kent.

• Perform all routine quality control testing and inspections, both in the laboratory and in the field
• Ensure that any testing and inspections are carried out at the correct frequencies, to the correct standards and completed in a timely manner
• Maintain the highest standards throughout the entire process, ensuring that accurate and factual reports can be issued to both internal and external clients by the Laboratory Manager
• Comply with UKAS and ISO 9001 processes and ensure ongoing compliance is maintained
• Record all test results, observations and remarks accurately and keep records up to date
• Report all incidences in a correct and timely manner

We are looking for candidates with solid experience in aggregate and asphalt testing. Essential skills include a good understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel, along with strong written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated and able to work effectively as part of a team. A full UK driving license is also required for this role.

As our Materials Technician we offer a range of benefits including career and professional development, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, company pension, opportunities for internal and external training and access to a wide range of shopping discounts through our Rewarding Great People platform. Health and well‑being benefits include 24‑hour advice lines and support from our in‑house mental health first aiders.

Closing date: 05/07/2026

FM Conway is an award‑winning equal opportunities employer. We recognise that our workforce should reflect our diverse communities and we are proudly committed to creating an inclusive culture in which we celebrate and value individuals from all walks of life.