Materials Site Technician
Materials Site Technician
- Salary: 26\-28k depending on experience
- Location: Bristol
- Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday (occasional night work \& weekends with notice)
CTS is a leading provider of materials testing and quality assurance services for the construction and infrastructure industries. We work with major projects across the UK, ensuring materials meet safety, durability, and regulatory standards. Our team is built on expertise, innovation, and collaboration, offering clear career progression and development opportunities.
About the Role
We’re looking for Materials Site Technicians to join our team! This role involves on\-site testing and sampling of concrete, asphalt, and soil for major projects.
You’ll be working on a satellite site, forget the office – this job keeps you moving! There may be early starts, travel, and occasional night shifts, but we offer allowances to make it worthwhile.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out on\-site materials testing, including soil, concrete, aggregates, and asphalt in line with relevant standards.
- Perform routine site sampling and testing procedures accurately and efficiently.
- Record and report test data clearly and in a timely manner.
- Ensure all testing is carried out in accordance with company procedures and health \& safety guidelines.
- Assist with setting up, calibrating, and maintaining testing equipment.
- Communicate effectively with site staff, engineers, and supervisors to coordinate testing requirements.
- Maintain accurate site records, including daily logs, sample data, and test results.
- Support the preparation of technical reports for clients and internal stakeholders.
- Travel to various sites as required \- flexibility and willingness to work in different environments is essential.
- Uphold high standards of professionalism, accuracy, and safety at all times.
- Work on a variety of sites \& be part of major projects
- Career progression – Develop specialist skills \& advance in the industry
- Westfield Health – cashback for optical, dental \& wellbeing costs
- Free eye tests \& contribution to glasses
- Car maintenance scheme – discounts on MOTs, servicing \& repairs
- Cycle2Work – save up to 42% on bikes \& accessories
- Perkbox – exclusive discounts, cashback \& offers
- Enhanced maternity \& paternity leave
- Mental Health First Aid support
- IT literate – accurate record\-keeping is key
- Based within reasonable travel distance to our satellite location in South Birmingham.
- Comfortable with physical work in an outdoor setting
- A team player who enjoys hands\-on work and attention to detail.
- A strong work ethic
- A willingness to work outdoors
- A full UK driving licence (manual)
- GCSEs (or equivalent) with good numeracy \& literacy skills
- Minimum 2 years experience in materials such as Asphal, concrete, soils
Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000\.00\-£28,000\.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Health \& wellbeing programme
- Do you have full right to work in the UK?
- Do you have a full UK driving licence with a maximum of 3 points?
- What type of driving licence do you have? (Manual/Automatic/None)
- Do you have basic GCSE\-level (or equivalent) qualifications in Maths and English?
- Are you comfortable driving vans or commercial vehicles?
- Do you have previous experience working in a UKAS\-accredited soils testing laboratory?
- Are you willing to work overtime, night shifts, and weekends when required?
- Are you comfortable with manual handling of items as part of your daily tasks?
- Are you comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions?
- Are you willing to complete a pre\-employment medical assessment and CSCS card test? (Both covered by CTS)
- What specifically interests you about the role of a Materials Site Technician?
- Do you live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Bristol area?
- Do you require a visa? If so, please specify what type of visa you hold.
- What motivated you to apply for this position and what makes you a good fit?
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