Materials Testing Technician

Job Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated site and laboratory-based materials technicians to join our team. The role will involve testing various aggregates, concrete (both fresh and hardened), soils and bituminous mixtures.

While previous experience of working within a UKAS accredited construction materials laboratory would be advantageous, this is not required as we can provide all necessary training for the right person.

The position is based in our materials testing laboratory in Chapelhall.

The successful candidate must be capable of performing the physical aspects of the role, including handling testing equipment, lifting and moving samples, and working on construction sites in varying weather conditions. Possess a strong and flexible work ethic to support the needs of the business. 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.

Able to work as part of a team.

Driving licence is essential.

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
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Sick pay

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £26,000.00 per year

Application question(s)

Are you able to commute each day to Chapelhall in Airdrie?

Work Location: In person