Entry Level Materials Site Technician
Salary: £27,000–£29,000 DOE
Location: Drigg, Cumbria (CA19 1XP)
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 excellent training, career progression and long-term development opportunities.
About the Role
We're looking for an enthusiastic Entry Level Materials Site Technician to join our team based in Drigg, Cumbria.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a long-term career within the construction materials testing industry. No previous materials testing experience is required — we'll provide full training and support to help you develop specialist skills whilst working on major construction and infrastructure projects.
This is a hands-on, site-based role where you'll be carrying out sampling and testing of construction materials including concrete, soils and aggregates. If you enjoy practical work, being outdoors and learning new skills, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: Due to the location of this role, applicants should live within approximately 30 miles of Drigg (CA19 1XP) and hold a full UK manual driving licence.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out on-site sampling and testing of construction materials including soils, concrete, aggregates and asphalt.
- Learn and follow industry testing standards and company procedures.
- Accurately record test results and site information.
- Assist with setting up, calibrating and maintaining testing equipment.
- Work closely with experienced Technicians on major construction projects.
- Maintain accurate records and daily site logs.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures.
- Travel to different sites as required.
- Maintain high standards of professionalism, accuracy and safety at all times.
Why Join CTS?
- Full training provided
- Excellent long-term career progression
- Work on major construction and infrastructure projects
- Competitive starting salary
- Westfield Health cashback scheme
- Free eye tests & contribution towards glasses
- Car maintenance discounts
- Cycle2Work Scheme
- Perkbox discounts & cashback
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Supportive team environment
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Looking to build a long-term career
- Reliable with a strong work ethic
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Happy carrying out physical, hands-on work
- A strong team player
- Eager to learn and develop new skills
- IT literate with good attention to detail
- Comfortable travelling to various sites as required
- Holds a full UK manual driving licence
- Lives within approximately 30 miles of Drigg
Apply today and start your career in Materials Testing!
Pay: £27,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have full Right to Work in the UK?
- Do you require a visa? If so, what type of visa do you have.
- Do you hold a full UK manual driving licence?
- Do you currently live within approximately 30 miles of Drigg (CA19 1XP)?
- Are you comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions?
- Are you comfortable carrying out manual handling as part of your daily role?
- Are you willing to travel to sites and work occasional overtime, weekends and night shifts when required?
- Are you willing to complete a pre-employment medical assessment, site security clearance and CSCS test before starting employment?
- Do you have any previous experience working within construction, engineering, manufacturing, labouring or another practical hands-on environment? Please provide brief details.(Preferred)
- Do you currently hold a valid CSCS card? (preferred)
- What interests you about starting a career as a Materials Site Technician?
- This role is subject to background screening due to the nature of the site. Do you have any unspent criminal convictions or cautions that you would be required to declare? If yes, please provide brief details.
Work Location: On the road
