Amtest UK Ltd
Materials Testing Technician
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Join Amtest UK as a Construction Materials Technician and help ensure the materials used to build roads, bridges, buildings and other infrastructure meet the required standards. You'll test concrete, soils, aggregates and asphalt on construction sites across London and the surrounding areas, as well as in our laboratory.
We value attitude over experience. If you're reliable, willing to learn and keen to develop new skills, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
- Learn to carry out construction materials testing both on-site and in our laboratory through our structured training programme.
- Carry out testing on concrete, soils, aggregates and other construction materials in accordance with company procedures.
- Travel to construction sites across London and the surrounding areas to carry out testing when required. Travelling to sites further afield may sometimes be required.
- Build positive working relationships with clients and represent Amtest UK professionally on-site.
- Carry out routine equipment checks and ensure testing equipment is maintained and ready for use.
- Record test results accurately using company systems and documentation.
- Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a clean and organised working environment.
- Work closely with colleagues to deliver accurate and reliable testing services.
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What we’re looking for:
Education and Qualifications:
- GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
- Training: Full on-the-job training will be provided.
Experience
- No experience is necessary. We're looking for someone with the right attitude, a willingness to learn and an interest in building a career in the construction industry. Previous construction site experience is beneficial but not essential.
- This role would suit someone from a construction, groundworks, utilities, manufacturing or warehouse background looking to develop a long-term career.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to build hands-on technical expertise while working with industry-standard methods and equipment. You will be supported by an experienced team, gain exposure to a wide range of testing activities, and contribute to the safe and successful delivery of construction projects across the UK.
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Job Type: Full-time, In-person
Pay: £30,000.00 - £34,000.00 per year, depending on relevant skills and experience
Benefits
- Full on-the-job training provided
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- Company van provided for site visits
Requirements
- Full, UK driving licence (essential)
- Able to reliably commute to, or relocate to, London before starting work
- Full right to work in the UK
- Willing to travel to construction sites (approximately 25% of the time)
- CSCS card
About Us
Amtest UK is a construction materials testing company based in East London. We support construction projects throughout the construction process, helping to ensure the ground being built on and the materials being used meet the required specifications.
Through a combination of on-site and laboratory testing, we assess concrete, soils, aggregates and other construction materials in accordance with recognised British and European standards. Our work provides engineers, contractors and developers with the information they need to build safely and with confidence.
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