Aggregates QA & Sampling Technician (Part-Time)

Grundon Waste Management Ltd; Thatcham; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Mobile Phone Discounts

30 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of BH)

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Grundon Sand & Gravel is seeking a part-time technician based at our Kennetholme sites to sample and grade aggregates and manage quality testing. You will prepare tests, issue certificates, and support weighbridge operations while maintaining safety and site standards.

Ideal candidates hold an NVQ Level 2 in Mobile Plant Operations or equivalent, have a UK driving licence, and are proficient with Excel/Word. A proactive, customer-focused team player attitude is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• NVQ Level 2 in Mobile Plant Operations desirable; training will be provided.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word in an office environment.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering excellent service.
• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible team player, willing to learn, travel between sites and work additional hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Safely collect representative material samples from quarry stockpiles for testing and quality assessment.
• Carry out sample preparation, including drying, sieving, grading, and accurate recording of test results.
• Produce particle size analysis and grading certificates in line with required standards.
• Provide weighbridge cover across quarry sites, delivering excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Support operations by providing mobile plant cover where required and trained.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, PPE, SOPs, and risk assessments at all times.
• Travel between sites and work overtime when needed.

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Mobile Plant Operations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Grundon Sand & Gravel is seeking a part-time technician based at our Kennetholme sites to sample and grade aggregates and manage quality testing. You will prepare tests, issue certificates, and support weighbridge operations while maintaining safety and site standards.

Ideal candidates hold an NVQ Level 2 in Mobile Plant Operations or equivalent, have a UK driving licence, and are proficient with Excel/Word. A proactive, customer-focused team player attitude is essential for success.