Job Overview
Due to a significant increased workload, we are looking for enthusiastic and motivated site and laboratory-based materials technicians to join our team.
While previous experience of working within a UKAS accredited laboratory would be advantageous – we can provide all necessary training for the right person.
The position is based in our on-site materials testing laboratory at the A9 dualling Tay Crossing to Ballinluig site compound in Kindallachan.
The successful candidate must be self-motivated, hard working with a ‘hands-on’ approach to work. Possess a strong and flexible work ethic to support the needs of the business. Be prepared to travel and work away from home when required. You must have effective communication, problem solving and IT skills. You will be involved with customers and colleagues at various level in the business and therefore be able to work confidently and courteously within a team and on your own initiative. You will be required to keep accurate legible records of all works undertaken, work within documented QA/QC systems in-line with our UKAS accreditation.
Duties
- Testing of various construction materials.
- Sampling on site materials for laboratory testing.
- Completion of test sheets, including all calculations.
- Liaise with senior members of staff on work schedules.
- Work within in-house QA systems.
- Maintain high levels of health and safety in line with company policies.
Essential Skills / Competencies
- Credit Standard Grade English / Maths or equivalent.
- Knowledge of UKAS accredited laboratory practices would be beneficial.
- Previous experience of site/laboratory testing of concrete, soils and aggregates would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Driving Licence essential.
- Able to work as part of a team.
With a growing portfolio of exciting projects and a business that is going from strength to strength, Wills Bros can offer you a fantastic career opportunity and genuine job satisfaction. We are committed to helping our people develop personally and professionally and invest heavily in training and development.
We promote a policy of self-delivery for all the core elements of our operations to ensure that the core construction skills and knowledge are available & retained in-house. This delivery strategy is supported by specialist partners and subcontractors, but the core functions of the business are delivered in-house by our extensive fleet of privately owned plant and equipment and led by our competent management team.
As a family run company, we take pride in the standards we achieve in our projects, which culminate in numerous repeat contracts with our clients. Our diverse client base ranges from government, local authorities, airport, port and rail authorities, national roads authorities, and private clients and developers.
We are experts in the design, construction, and delivery of complex civil engineering projects, with expertise in road and bridge construction, street works, water, sewerage and utilities, flood prevention, marine works, land reclamation, earthworks, wind farms, and enabling works for commercial and industrial clients, as well as significant expertise of data centres, pharmaceuticals, and other highly regulated construction environments.
If you are interested in the role please send your CV and we will get in touch. Other roles are also available.
Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In Person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £26,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Are you able to commute each day to Ballinluig.
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
