MSS
Materials/Field Technician
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Site Technician – Full-Time (Permanent)
Department & Location
- Department: Field Team
- Location: Spondon, Derby
- Employment Type: Permanent – Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: £29,000 – £32,000 per year (depending on experience)
- Signing-on bonus paid upon successful completion of probation
- Referral rewards: Up to £500 if you refer a successful candidate
- Overtime rates for evenings and weekends
- Company benefits:
- Company van, phone, and tablet (provided post-training)
- All required training and Safety Critical Medical paid for by MSS
- Cross-training opportunities across Celnor Group
About the Role
Mattest Site Services (MSS), a UKAS-accredited laboratory under the Celnor Group, specialises in construction materials testing for major UK projects in transport, highways, and structural development.
As a Site Technician, you’ll work across live construction and road surfacing sites, conducting on-site testing and materials analysis while delivering technical accuracy, fast turnarounds, and expert field support.
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This role is ideal for candidates with:
- Experience in site testing, construction, or materials environments
- A willingness to progress in a fast-growing industry
Key Responsibilities
- Attend construction and surfacing sites to perform on-site sampling and testing of materials (soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt)
- Conduct laboratory testing (on-site or in-house) with precision
- Record and upload test results accurately using company systems (tablet provided)
- Liaise with site teams and colleagues to ensure quality, compliance, and efficiency
- Operate within shift patterns (day/night, occasional weekends) with paid overtime
- Travel across the Midlands using a company van (post-onboarding)
- Adhere to all safety standards, including passing a paid Safety Critical Medical
Requirements & Qualifications
Essential Criteria:
- Experience in construction site work, materials testing, or a technical environment
- Clear communication skills and ability to work independently
- Familiarity with digital tools and Microsoft Office
- Valid full UK driving licence
- Willingness to obtain (or already hold) a CSCS card
- Flexibility with working hours and the capacity to travel
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Desirable (but not essential):
- UKAS/MCIT/Soils & Aggregates experience (full technical support provided)
- Existing knowledge of site testing methodologies
Company Commitment
MSS is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
How to Apply
Submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’re the right fit for this role.
Important Notes
- No agency support is required for this role.
- Only preferred supplier recruitment partners may be engaged where necessary.
- AI-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, but no candidate scoring or decisions are influenced by AI. All hiring decisions are human-led.
- Our recruitment systems follow ISO 42001 standards, ensuring ethical, transparent, and responsible technology use.
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