Construction Materials Testing Technician - Trainee Birmingham, England
Job description
Trainee Construction Materials Technician
Hixtra provides soils and aggregate testing services to the construction and geotechnical industries. We are seeking candidates, based around the Milton Keynes area to be trained as Construction Materials Technicians. Candidates from further afield will also be considered.
Full training will be provided and no previous experience is required although exposure to the construction industry would be an advantage.
The main function of the job is to test soil to measure its physical properties. This is carried out at differing construction sites around the UK. The testing involves manual handling of some heavy hand-carried testing equipment around construction sites in all weathers. Your duties will also involve the accurate filling in of test worksheets, some calculations and dealing with site based people.
The successful candidate would travel extensively throughout the country perhaps visiting a different site on each day. A fully kitted out van will be provided.
The ideal candidate will need a clean driving licence held for at least 3 years, have the physical capability to carry heavy equipment and move around on construction sites unaided and have GCSE Grade 5/C or above qualifications in Maths, English and preferably Science subjects.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys outdoor work in all weathers and a combination of physical, analytical and technical tasks to be a key team member within the materials engineering world with a small but growing business.
In return we offer full training, a company van, a bonus scheme, a full time position with a competitive salary, and the opportunity to progress into many other areas of work with an employee focussed business.
Please apply with your CV and your thoughts on why you believe you will be a good fit for this job when you send your email to us.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence held for 3 years (required)
Work Location: On the road
