Senior Materials Testing Technician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Bristol
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£31,000 / year
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

Materials Testing Concrete Testing Asphalt Testing Field Testing Equipment Technical Specifications Interpretation Team Leadership Quality Control Site Compliance

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Materials Testing Technician

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] · Bristol

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Field Materials Technician to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting on-site materials testing, analysis, and quality assessments across various construction, manufacturing, and industrial projects throughout the UK. You will also provide leadership and guidance to field-based teams, ensuring projects are completed to the highest standards.

  • Department: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
  • Locations: Bristol
  • Yearly salary: £29,000 - £31,000

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct on-site testing of construction materials (concrete, asphalt, soil, etc.) according to UK industry standards (BS, EN, ASTM).
  • Perform tests including plate bearing tests, DCP’s, HSV’s, NDG’s, various asphalt related testing and concrete cube making.
  • Record and evaluate material performance, ensuring compliance with project specifications.
  • Maintain field-testing equipment.
  • Collaborate with site teams to resolve material-related issues.

Requirements

  • 5 years of field-based experience in materials testing.
  • Strong knowledge of construction materials testing.
  • Experience with field testing equipment.
  • Ability to interpret technical specifications.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong commitment to quality and safety.
  • Ability to lead a team of technicians.

Working Conditions

  • Field-based role with possible UK-wide travel.
  • Ability to work in various weather conditions and challenging environments.
  • Occasional overnight stays may be required.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Solutions

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and our range of independent UKAS accredited laboratories provide on-site testing and laboratory services to the construction, quarry products and civil engineering industries across the whole of the UK.

Our purpose-built laboratories are fully equipped to test the mechanical, physical and chemical properties of soils, aggregates, concrete and bituminous materials as well as other construction materials and products.

Our highly-trained technicians and engineers either visit sites and take representative samples for subsequent laboratory testing, or conduct in-situ field tests.

Employee Benefits

  • ️ Holiday Purchase Scheme - Ability to purchase extra days holiday
  • ❤️ Westfield Health - Giving you money back towards essential health costs such as optical and dental. Also giving access to a range of health and wellbeing services
  • Free Eye Tests - Get a free eye examination and money towards single-vision glasses with Specsavers
  • Car Maintenance Scheme - Includes MOT’s, service, repairs and tyre replacements.
  • ‍♀️ Cycle2Work - Save up to 42% on new bikes and accessories from Halfords and pay in installments
  • Refer a Friend - Earn rewards for referring a friend or family member to work for us
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Packages - Expectant parents can benefit from our Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
  • Mental Health First Aid support - We have 40 trained Mental Health First Aiders across the Group, giving you support you need, when you need it
  • Perkbox - Get exclusive discounts, cashback and offers
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