Materials Technician
Celnor Group
Date: 2 days ago
City: Derby
Contract type: Full time
Department: Field Team
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Derby
Description
MSS – Mattest Site Services, a UKAS-accredited laboratory, is a recognised name in construction materials testing, supporting major projects across the UK. As part of the Celnor Group, we deliver technical accuracy, fast turnarounds, and on-site expertise to clients in transport, highways, and structural development.
We are now hiring a Site Technician to join our growing team in Spondon, Derby. This is a hands-on, field-based role working across live construction and road surfacing sites — ideal for candidates with some experience in site testing, construction, or materials environments, looking to further develop in a high-demand industry.
Key Responsibilities
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Derby
Description
MSS – Mattest Site Services, a UKAS-accredited laboratory, is a recognised name in construction materials testing, supporting major projects across the UK. As part of the Celnor Group, we deliver technical accuracy, fast turnarounds, and on-site expertise to clients in transport, highways, and structural development.
We are now hiring a Site Technician to join our growing team in Spondon, Derby. This is a hands-on, field-based role working across live construction and road surfacing sites — ideal for candidates with some experience in site testing, construction, or materials environments, looking to further develop in a high-demand industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Attending construction and surfacing sites to conduct on-site sampling and testing of materials
- Performing laboratory testing on soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt
- Accurately recording and uploading test results using company systems (tablet provided)
- Liaising with site teams and colleagues to maintain quality, accuracy, and compliance
- Working shift patterns (day/night shifts and some weekends), with paid overtime
- Travelling across the Midlands in a company van (following initial onboarding)
- Adhering to all safety standards, including passing a Safety Critical Medical (paid for by us)
- Have experience in construction site work, materials testing, or a related technical environment
- Communicate clearly and work well independently
- Are confident using digital tools and Microsoft Office
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Possess a CSCS card (or are willing to obtain one)
- Are flexible with working hours and willing to travel
- UKAS/MCIT/Soils and Aggregates experience is desirable but not essential — full technical support will be provided.
- Salary of £27,000 – £30,000, depending on experience
- 40 hours per week with overtime rates for evenings/weekends
- Company van, phone, and tablet (following training period)
- Signing-on bonus payable upon successful completion of probation
- All required training and Safety Critical Medical paid for by MSS
- Excellent career progression and cross-training opportunities across Celnor Group
- We offer a referral reward of up to £500 after probation if you refer a successful hire.
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