Aggregates & Asphalt Technician

Breedon Group plc; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Business use Van

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Aviva Pension scheme

Holiday Purchase scheme

Sharesave scheme

Life Assurance

Training & development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Access to employee benefits platform

Job summary

Breedon Group plc seeks an Aggregates & Asphalt Technician to support the Mansfield Asphalt Plant in Nottinghamshire. You will perform product sampling and testing on aggregates and asphalt, input and interpret data, and prepare reports of non-conforming material with corrective action.

You will report to the Technical Manager, with a company van provided for mobility to customer sites. A mix of day and night shifts may be required to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Good communication with stakeholders including customers and lab/supervisors.
• Maintain awareness of site practices and quality procedures affecting product quality.
• Adhere to Health & Safety practices of the Company and site.
• General housekeeping and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out product compliance sampling and testing for aggregates and asphalt produced.
• Inputting and interpreting test data and producing reports of non-conforming material with corrective action.
• Liaising with customers, peers and other stakeholders to resolve issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Health & Safety

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Lab testing experience

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Aggregates & Asphalt Technician

Department: Technical (Product Quality and Development)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Mansfield Asphalt Plant, Nottinghamshire

Description

We are currently seeking a Technician supporting the Aggregate and Asphalt Testing at our Mansfield Asphalt Plant, Nottinghamshire.

You will report directly to the Technical Manager. A Business use Van will be provided to allow mobility to our customer sites.

Based on customer and business needs, the role will require the successful candidate to commit to a combination of days and night working.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for carrying out product compliance sampling and testing for the aggregates and asphalt we produce.
• You will input and interpret test data and produce reports of non-conforming material, ensuring corrective action is taken.
• Ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders, including customers and peers.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Good communication skills are also important as you will be liaising with a variety of stakeholders, including customers - to assist in the resolution of any issues - and our Laboratory and Technical Supervisors.
• It is essential that you maintain an awareness of site practices and quality procedures and take action where these may adversely affect product quality.
• Adherence to Health & Safety practices of both the Company and your site.
• General housekeeping.
• Previous laboratory experience in the testing of aggregates and asphalt is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.
• A full driving licence is essential for you to be considered for this role as you will be required to drive a company van.

The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company’s zero harm culture.

Job Benefits

• Business use Van
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Aviva Pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Life Assurance
• Training & development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands