Materials Testing Technician

Job Advertisement: Materials Testing Technician

Join the growing team at DGL Testing Services Ltd, a UKAS accredited testing company specializing in bituminous materials used in road and highways construction. From core cutting to physical testing, we conduct a range of tests on-site and at our fully equipped laboratory situated on the Kent Science Park in Sittingbourne, Kent. Additionally, we offer comprehensive testing of soils, aggregates, and concrete materials both on-site and in our laboratory.

Role Overview: As a Materials Testing Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting on-site compliance testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt in accordance with current British and European standards.
• Providing accurate digital reports daily, ensuring compliance with established standards.
• Traveling to various sites, primarily across the South-East of England, to carry out diverse tests.
• Maintaining all test equipment, ensuring cleanliness, and verifying calibration status.

Candidate Profile: We are looking for an individual with:

• Good numerical and mathematical skills.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Availability for flexible working hours, including nights and weekends when required.
• A full, current driving license.
• (Optional) Current CSCS card.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong multitasking abilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Use of company vehicle and fuel card for business use.
• In-house and company-funded training with certificates.
• Full PPE provided.
• Contributory Pension scheme.

Laboratory/Site Technician – Estimated £24,000 to £36,000 – Depending on experience and completion of training, Sittingbourne, Kent

The Role

Do you possess good numerical and mathematical skills? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you.

DGL Testing Services Ltd, specialising in testing of bituminous materials, are looking to appoint a Laboratory/Site Technician to join our expanding team.

Take this chance if you believe you can thrive within this experienced team and play a real part in the growth of the company.

Key Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities of a Laboratory/Site Technician include, but are not limited to:

Carry out a range of soils/aggregates/concrete and Asphalt testing in line with current British and European standards

Carry out materials sampling and sample management

Ensuring all test equipment is maintained, clean and calibration status is current

The Company

DGL Testing Services Ltd is a UKAS accredited testing company specialising in testing of bituminous materials used in road and highways construction, ranging from core cutting to physical testing and examination of samples, performed both on site and at our fully equipped laboratory situated on the Kent Science Park in Sittingbourne, Kent. Additionally, we provide a wide range of testing of soils, aggregate and concrete materials both on site and in our Laboratory. The Company works on a variety of sites covering the south of England.  

The Benefits

Full training given

Workplace pension scheme

21 days paid holiday plus bank holidays entitlement

The Person

The key skills and qualities of a Laboratory/Site Technician:

Able to work both as part of a team and independently

Ideally hold a CSCS card, but not essential

Hold a full UK driving licence

Be physically fit as this will include manual handling and lifting

To complete activities in a methodical, safe and efficient manner

If you are keen on joining this exciting, forward thinking company and taking the next step in your career, then please click the apply now button below