Construction & Work, Jobs in Penrith, Eng (with Salaries)

Materials Technician
Construction Testing Solutions Ltd —Penrith
- From £26,500 a year
- Overtime
- English
- Mechanical knowledge
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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13d
Health and Safety Officer
Omega Proteins —Penrith
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Microsoft Office
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14d
Excavator Operators (Cumbria)
Flannery Plant Hire —Penrith
- Civil engineering
- Travel
- Construction experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Production Operative
JELD-WEN, Inc. —Penrith
- £13.73 - £15.59 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
Drainage/Civils Design Engineer
RG Parkins & Partners Ltd —Kendal
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Sick pay
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6d
FLT / Forklift Driver
JELD-WEN, Inc. —Penrith
- £13.73 - £16.72 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Skilled Ground Worker
MB Construction (north west) limited —Carlisle
- £14 - £20 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
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Building Surveyor
Rand Associates Consultancy Services Ltd —Carlisle
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
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Roofer/Labourer - Immediate Start
SPV Special Projects Ltd —Carlisle
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Heavy lifting
- Schematics
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5d
PART-TIME SHED BUILDER / WOODWORKER
Harker Garden Buildings Ltd —Carlisle
- From £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Carpentry
- In-person
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Graduate Civil Engineer
Amey Ltd —Penrith
- From £30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Employee discount
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Senior Project Manager
Glanua —Penrith
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Civil engineering
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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FM Hard Services Manager - Central Buildings
Center Parcs —Penrith
- £65,000 - £75,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Engineering
- Administrative experience
- HVAC
- Employee discount
9d
Delivery Engineer
ENWL —Penrith
- Up to £81,873.96 a year
- Engineering
- Computer networking
- Electrical Engineering
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Window & Door Fitter's Mate/Labourer
Buckle and Jones —Carlisle
- From £26,436.80 a year
- Full-time
- Plumbing
- Driving
- Power tools
- Employee discount
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2d
General Labourer
Broatch Construction Ltd —Carlisle
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Power tools
- In-person
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1d
Wheeled Excavator Operator
Flannery Plant Hire —Penrith
- Construction experience
- Communication skills
360 excavator operator
CPB Northwest Ltd —Staveley
- Full-time
- English
- Commercial driving
- Mechanical knowledge
- Free parking
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2d
360 Excavator Operator
Premier Tech —Kendal
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Driving
- Travel
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Quarry Operative
Breedon Group plc —Penrith
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Construction experience
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Materials Technician

Construction Testing Solutions Ltd -
Penrith

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From £26,500 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Health & wellbeing programme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Car scheme

Qualifications

Driving Licence
GCSE
CSCS
English
Numeracy
Machining
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

Materials Site Technician

Starting Salary: £26,500
Location Penrith, Cumbria, Darlington, Preston
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday (occasional night work & weekends with notice)

About us

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 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.

Why Join Us?

Work on a variety of sites & be part of major projects
Career progression – Develop specialist skills & advance in the industry

Great benefits, including:

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

What We’re Looking For:

IT literate – accurate record-keeping is key
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

Apply now and start your journey in materials testing!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £26,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme
Health & wellbeing programme

Application question(s):

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 have a visa? If so, what type of visa do you have?
This role may be subject to background screening. Do you have any unspent criminal convictions or cautions that you would be required to declare? If yes, please provide brief details.

Do you currently live in, or within a reasonable commuting distance of, Cumbria, Darlington or Preston? (Must-have)

Work Location: On the road

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