DESCRIPTION

Location: Northdown House, Ashford Rd, Harrietsham, Maidstone, ME17 1QW

WORKING FOR CTS

CTS provides a comprehensive range of onsite and laboratory materials testing services, supporting all sectors of the construction market including residential, commercial, rail, road, airports, tunnelling, mining, and utilities as well as brownfield regeneration.
We are looking for two enthusiastic and motivated Laboratory Technicians to join our Construction Materials Testing team in Harrietsham, Kent. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing and science-led industry.

The Package

• Starting salary: £25,282 (dependent on age)
• Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, occasional overtime required
• Paid overtime rates
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Regular training and CPD opportunities

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion to start a long term career in laboratory and materials testing. The ideal candidate will have:

• A passion for learning with an inquisitive nature and an analytical mindset
• You’ll be comfortable working in a repetitive role, with strong attention to detail and the ability to focus to secure accurate and high-quality data and results.
• A responsible and professional approach to working, with an understanding of the importance of health & safety and procedures.
• You’ll have the ability to multi-task and manage multiple demands and deadlines effectively and be confident working under pressure in a fast paced environment!
• You’ll be comfortable working both as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Fantastic communication skills with clients and team members of all levels.

Please note, due to the nature of the role, you must be comfortable to perform some heavy lifting and you must live within a 45 minute commute to the site.

QUALIFICATIONS

It’s about enthusiasm, not school results. In our experience the most successful apprentices are those who are driven to find out more about the sector, can be up front about what they do and don’t already know, are considerate, self-reflective, and impatient to learn the job role!

EXPERIENCE

Whilst previous experience is great, we’re not just interested in experience and qualifications; we’re looking for someone with the right attitude and aptitude to fit right in at CTS.

• Testing soil, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials
• Producing accurate test results in line with industry standards
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised laboratory
• Ensuring all equipment is calibrated and in good working order
• Committing to confidentiality and compliance with company procedures
• Working within the Red Lab testing facilit