Aggregates & Asphalt Technician

Breedon Group Plc; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Business van

Pension scheme

Holiday purchase

Sharesave program

Life Assurance

Training & development

Employee assistance

Job summary

Breedon Group Plc currently seeks a Technician to support the Aggregate and Asphalt Testing at our Mansfield Asphalt Plant, Nottinghamshire. The role reports to the Technical Manager and includes mobility to customer sites with a company van.

A mix of day and night shifts may be required based on business needs. You will carry out sampling and testing, input data, and produce reports on non-conforming material, ensuring corrective actions are taken.

Qualifications

• Good communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Awareness of site practices and quality procedures.
• Adhere to Health & Safety practices at site.
• Willingness to work a mix of days and nights as required.
• Previous lab testing experience desirable but not essential; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Carry out product compliance sampling and testing for aggregates and asphalt.
• Input and interpret test data; produce reports of non-conforming material and implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with customers, peers and other stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safety at all times.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

Health & Safety

Laboratory testing

Driving licence

Job 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