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
