Asphalt Technician

North East Concrete Ltd; Birtley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

North East Concrete Ltd. is seeking an experienced Asphalt Technician to join our highways and construction testing team. You will perform asphalt sampling, testing and quality checks on a range of projects, with responsibility for accurate reporting and compliance with safety standards.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to work independently or within a team, and flexibility to travel to different project sites. A full UK driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in asphalt, highways, construction or materials testing.
• Knowledge of asphalt materials, testing procedures and quality control.
• Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Relevant qualifications or industry experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out asphalt sampling and testing on site and in the laboratory.
• Monitor asphalt quality and ensure materials meet required specifications.
• Conduct temperature, density, compaction and other relevant tests.
• Complete accurate test results, records and reports.
• Work closely with site teams, engineers and contractors.
• Identify and report any quality issues or non-conformances.
• Follow all company health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Travel to different project sites as required.

Skills

Asphalt testing

Quality control

Highways experience

Lab testing

Detail-oriented

Job description

Location: Longshank Lane, Birtley, DH3 1QZ

Salary: To be negotiated

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Asphalt Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out asphalt testing, inspections, sampling, and quality control on a range of road and surfacing projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out asphalt sampling and testing on site and in the laboratory.
• Monitor asphalt quality and ensure materials meet required specifications.
• Conduct temperature, density, compaction and other relevant tests.
• Complete accurate test results, records and reports.
• Work closely with site teams, engineers and contractors.
• Identify and report any quality issues or non-conformances.
• Follow all company health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Travel to different project sites as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience in asphalt, highways, construction or materials testing.
• Knowledge of asphalt materials, testing procedures and quality control.
• Good attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Relevant qualifications or industry experience would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• Training and development opportunities.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of highways and construction projects.

Join our team and build a career in the highways and asphalt industry!