Join Our Talent Pool Materials Testing Technician (Trainee, Technician, Senior) Socotec, Ipswich
Are you looking to build a rewarding career in materials testing? Socotec, a leading provider of testing, inspection, and compliance services, is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Materials Testing Technician Talent Pool in Ipswich. Whether you are just starting out, have existing experience, or are looking for a senior-level position, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
As a Materials Testing Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of construction materials. You will work across various projects, conducting on-site and laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt to industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out field and laboratory testing on construction materials
* Ensure accurate data collection and reporting
* Work closely with engineers and project managers to provide reliable test results
* Maintain and calibrate testing equipment
* Adhere to health, safety, and quality standards
Who We're Looking For
We welcome candidates at all levels, from Trainee to Senior Technician:
* Trainee Level: No prior experience required full training provided
* Technician Level: Some experience in materials testing or a relevant industry preferred
* Senior Level: Extensive experience in materials testing with leadership capabilities
Essential Skills & Attributes:
* Interest in construction and materials science
* Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* A full UK driving licence (for site visits)
Why Join Socotec?
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Full training and career development opportunities
* Work on exciting and varied projects
* Be part of a supportive and experienced team
Register Your Interest
If you’re interested in joining our Materials Testing Technician Talent Pool, apply today! Whether you’re ready for the next step in your career or just exploring opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and become part of Socotec’s growing team in Ipswich!
About Materials Testing
Our Materials Testing team perform an extensive range of testing and compliance services across a wide range of construction projects including highways, rail, airfields, ports and harbours, power stations, sports stadia in addition to new build projects across Industrial, Commercial and Residential properties. A career within our Materials Testing business will provide a varied workload with experiences across many of the key UK Infrastructure assets leaving you with the satisfaction that you have played a part in ensuring the built world around us is safe and stable.
Why SOCOTEC?
Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers, we provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. As a Materials Testing Technician, you will play a pivotal role in providing these services.
We offer transversal career pathways as well as linear pathways, and we will support you in attaining a portfolio career in one place. Not to mention the possibility of working locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your journey with us. #YouGrowWeGrow
Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.
Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.