2 Materials Technician roles in Aberdeen

As a Materials Technician, you will:

• Undertake inspection and testing of construction materials both on site and within the laboratory.


• Sample materials for approval and compliance testing in accordance with relevant standards and procedures.


• Carry out sample preparation including quartering, riffling and crushing.


• Undertake in-situ testing which may include:
  
  
  
  • Dynamic Cone Penetrometer testing
  
  
  • Plate Load testing
  
  
  • Sand Replacement testing
  
  
  • Light Weight Deflectometer testing
  
  
  • Nuclear Density testing
  
  
  • Pavement quality testing
  
  
  
  


• Carry out laboratory testing including:
  
  
  
  • Moisture Content testing
  
  
  • Moisture Condition Value testing
  
  
  • Particle Size Distribution, wet and dry
  
  
  • Density testing
  
  
  • Concrete compressive strength testing
  
  
  • Soil classification
  
  
  
  


• Carry out concrete slump testing and prepare, test and crush concrete cubes for compliance.


• Maintain accurate records of testing and provide results within required project timescales.


• Ensure testing is undertaken in accordance with relevant UKAS standards, specifications and test methods.


• Identify and immediately report areas of quality risk or opportunity.


• Record and report defects through the project's non-conformance procedures.


• Undertake environmental and balance checks within the laboratory.


• Maintain equipment calibration records and report equipment defects requiring attention.


• Ensure laboratory equipment and working areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and organisation.


• Support audits of the Laboratory Quality System and assist in closing out identified findings.


• Maintain safe systems of work both on site and within the laboratory.


• Maintain a strong focus on Zero Harm, following risk assessments, method statements and project Health & Safety requirements.


• Support the wider Materials Engineering and project teams with technical materials knowledge where required.


• Support, develop and mentor trainee technicians where appropriate.


• Identify and share best practice and opportunities for continuous improvement.


• Support the project's wider sustainability objectives.

We're looking for someone with previous experience working within a construction materials testing environment, ideally within a UKAS-accredited laboratory.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience working within a UKAS-accredited materials testing laboratory.


• Practical experience testing construction materials, particularly soils and concrete.


• Experience carrying out both laboratory and site-based materials testing.


• A good understanding of relevant construction material specifications, test methods and compliance requirements.


• Experience of concrete testing, including slump testing and the preparation and crushing of concrete cubes.


• An understanding of soil testing and classification.


• Strong awareness of Health & Safety requirements within laboratory and construction site environments.


• The ability to work accurately and maintain detailed testing and quality records.


• A proactive approach to identifying and reporting defects, risks and non-conformances.


• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage testing requirements and meet project deadlines.


• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider project team.


• A flexible and adaptable approach to changing project requirements.


• Good IT skills, with experience using Microsoft Excel desirable.


• A valid CSCS card.


• A full UK driving licence.

A B+E driving licence and experience safely towing trailers or testing rigs would also be advantageous.