Service Technician

Materials Service Technician

Location: Northampton (Field-Based across the East Midlands)
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £28,000 per annum + Overtime, Bonuses & Shift Allowances

Are you looking to start a career in materials testing or geotechnical services? Do you enjoy working outdoors, travelling to different sites, and being part of a supportive team? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client is one of Europe's leading providers of analytical testing services, delivering expert testing across air, water, dust, soil, asphalt and a wide range of construction materials. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Materials Service Technician to join their Northampton-based team, covering sites across the East Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in geotechnical engineering, construction materials, or scientific testing who is keen to build a long-term career with full training and development.

The Role

As a Materials Service Technician, you'll travel to customer sites to carry out sampling and in-situ testing of construction materials in line with British and European Standards. You'll play a key role in ensuring accurate test results are produced while providing excellent customer service on site.

Your responsibilities will include:

Carrying out on-site sampling and in-situ testing of construction materials
Working closely with clients and site personnel in a professional manner
Recording, preparing and presenting accurate test data
Supporting colleagues with testing methods and procedures
Checking calculations and results to ensure quality standards are met
Completing daily vehicle checks and maintaining company vehicles
Assisting with sample preparation when required
Supporting the wider team with additional operational duties as needed

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

A full UK driving licence (essential)
Strong communication and customer service skills
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
A flexible, team-focused approach
Good organisational and time management skills
A positive attitude and willingness to learn new systems and procedures
The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively

What's in it for you?

£28,000 basic salary
Overtime opportunities
Bonuses for overnight stays and weekend working
22 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Christmas shutdown
Medicash healthcare plan
Subsidised gym membership
Supportive management team
Full training and genuine career development opportunitiesIf you're ready to begin a rewarding career with a well-established and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your CV, or for more information, contact .

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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