Full time Permanent

Laboratory Technician

Recruitment Helpline Ltd
Bristol, City of Bristol, BS1 5LL
money-bag Starting from £28,000 Per Annum
Posted: 08 May 2026 (5 days ago)
Closing date: 07 June 2026
Ref: RHL5859

About the Role

A Laboratory Technician is required to join the Construction Materials Testing team in Bristol. This full-time, permanent position offers a starting salary from £28,000 per annum. The role involves supporting a well-established company within a large group possessing over 350 years of combined industry experience. Key duties will focus on materials testing procedures. Candidates should demonstrate practical skills and a methodical approach. No prior experience is necessary, as full training will be provided. This position suits someone seeking a stable career within a respected organisation offering clear progression.

An excellent opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Salary: Starting from £28,000 Per Annum.
Location: Bristol.


About The Company:

Part of a large Group, which is a synergetic amalgamation of six companies, renowned within their respective fields, with over 350 years of combined experience. A one-stop-shop for pre- and post-construction services. The companies six service categories are: geo-environmental, unexploded ordnance risk mitigation, ground investigation, construction materials testing, specialist drilling and geothermal energy solutions.

About The Role:

The company are looking for new Field Technicians to join their expanding Construction Materials Testing team in Bristol.
The good news? You do NOT need previous construction materials testing experience.
They are far more interested in attitude, reliability and people who want to build a long-term career in a growing industry.
They would particularly like to hear from people with experience in:
• Groundworks
• Utilities
• Concrete production or testing
• Quarrying and aggregates
• Highways or civils
• Drilling or site investigation
• Mechanical or technical roles
• Ex-forces backgrounds
• College leavers looking for a hands-on career

Full training will be provided.
You will be joining one of the UK’s fastest growing testing businesses with laboratories throughout the UK and major investment into modern equipment, digital systems and new services.
The role involves lab-based testing on major construction and infrastructure projects across the South West and surrounding areas. No two days are the same.
Construction materials testing is a hugely important part of the industry and helps ensure roads, buildings and infrastructure are built safely and correctly.

If you fancy a change, enjoy working outdoors and don’t want to be stuck behind a desk all day, this could be the career for you. It’s also a hands-on physical role, so ideal for people who like to stay active and keep fit while working.
If you’re hardworking, practical, reliable and enjoy being outdoors and on site, we’d love to hear from you.
Company Benefits:

• £28,000 starting salary
• Overtime paid at 1.25x hourly rate after 8 hours per day
• Company vehicle
• Structured training and development
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Long-term stability within a growing business

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.

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