Aggregates & Asphalt Technician

Breedon Group; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Business use Van

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Aviva Pension scheme

Holiday Purchase scheme

Sharesave scheme

Life Assurance

Training & development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discount platform for benefits

Job summary

Breedon Group in Mansfield is seeking an Aggregates & Asphalt Technician to support testing at the Mansfield Asphalt Plant. The role reports to the Technical Manager, with a company van provided for site mobility.

The position requires flexibility for days and nights and involves sampling, testing, data input, reporting non-conforming material, and coordinating with customers and colleagues. Full driving licence required; previous laboratory experience is desirable but training will be provided;

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and liaising with customers and internal teams.
• Awareness of site practices and quality procedures; adherence to Health & Safety.
• Strong attention to detail and housekeeping.
• Full driving licence is essential for driving a company van.

Responsibilities

• Carry out product compliance sampling and testing for aggregates and asphalt.
• Input and interpret test data; produce reports of non-conforming material and drive corrective actions.
• Liaise with customers, peers and other stakeholders to resolve issues.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Health & Safety awareness

Driving licence

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