Materials Testing Specialist

Materials Testing Specialist
Location: Leicester
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £30,000

About the Company:
Our client, a leading construction materials testing company, is looking for a dedicated Materials Testing Specialist to join their team. As the company continues to grow, this role offers excellent opportunities for professional development and advancement within the business.

Role Overview:
In this role, you'll be responsible for conducting a variety of tests on materials used in construction, such as soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt. You'll ensure these materials meet industry standards and provide crucial support to projects by delivering accurate data and detailed reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out material testing on various construction materials.
• Use specialist equipment to assess properties like strength, density, and texture.
• Record test results and prepare detailed reports for internal and external use.
• Work closely with different teams to ensure materials meet required specifications.
• Stay up-to-date with new testing techniques and safety standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or Construction or being able to demonstrate experience working in these sectors is preferred.
• Alternatively our client will also look at you favourably if you have a solid foundation in scientific principles, through education or work experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Experience in materials testing would be an advantage but is not essential
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to interpret and report on data.

Benefits:

• Ongoing professional development and progression within the company.
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Company vehicle and performance-related bonuses.

Essential for this role: UK Driving License (Manual) required for Site Technician role.

If you re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of a growing team in the construction materials testing sector, apply now, please call Jayne on (phone number removed) or email your CV over to (url removed)

Atrium is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to international and local employment laws and regulations. All open positions offered by Atrium are subject to specific job requirements, however, we endeavour to ensure fairness and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.