Senior Laboratory Technician

Senior Laboratory Technician (JO) Northampton, England

Salary: GBP
28,500 - GBP
30,500 per annum + overtime and bonuses

Senior Laboratory Technician - Experienced in Construction Materials Testing

Location:

Northampton

Contract:

Permanent

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 40 hours

Please note that due to the technical requirements of this position, we are unable to consider applicants whose experience is exclusively within chemical, biological, histology, or medical laboratory environments. Only candidates with direct experience in construction materials testing or geotechnical testing will be shortlisted.

Additionally, we cannot accept applications from individuals currently in the UK on a Post‑Study Work (PSW) Visa or from those who require visa sponsorship, as sponsorship is not available for this role.

Our client is a leading European provider of analytical testing services across air, water, soils, aggregates, bituminous and cementitious construction materials. They are now seeking an experienced Senior Laboratory Technician who has knowledge and experience of construction materials or geotechnical testing to join their established materials testing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for testing soils, aggregates and asphalts, supporting a wide range of construction and civil engineering projects.

• Perform laboratory testing on soils, aggregates, asphalts and other construction materials in line with industry standards
• Ensure all testing is completed accurately, efficiently and within required time frames and to required quality standards
• Maintain high levels of quality control and adhere to strict laboratory procedures
• Record, analyse and report test results with precision
• Support junior technicians and contribute to continuous improvement within the lab
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance

To be considered for this role, candidates are required to have the following:

• Proven experience working specifically with construction materials testing (soils, aggregates, asphalt, bituminous or cementitious materials) or a geotechnical background
• Strong understanding of relevant testing standards and methodologies
• Hands‑on laboratory experience in a commercial or technical testing environment
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high‑quality data

• 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Subsidised gym membership
• Supportive management team

If you have the necessary skills and experience, please apply by submitting your CV or for more information contact