Material Testing Technician
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Construction
Civil Engineering
Materials Testing Technician
Field-based across South Yorkshire | Doncaster operation
Permanent | Typically earnings of c.£40k DOE including paid overtime & allowances.
We are recruiting an experienced Materials Testing Technician / Site Technician to carry out soils, concrete, aggregate and asphalt testing across construction sites throughout South Yorkshire.
Our client is growing its established Doncaster-based team 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.
We're specifically looking for an experienced site-based Materials Testing Technician who is confident working independently on live construction projects.
Why apply?- Local work across South Yorkshire
- Overnight stays typically only once per month
- Strong pipeline of secured work
- Paid overtime available
- Clear opportunities to progress
- Well-equipped vehicle and support from an established team
The Construction materials testing technician, carries 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.
- You have proven site experience in construction materials testing; soils, asphalt, concrete or ground investigations.
- You are confident working independently on live construction sites.
- Have a full UK driving licence, strong client-facing communication skills.
- High attention to detail and quality standards.
- Base salary up to £35,000 plus an estimated £5k in overtime and allowances.
- Overtime paid after 40 hours with additional payments for weekend work and overnight stays
- Fewer overnight stays - 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
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