Concrete Technician

Randstad CPE; Mold; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Concrete Technician to manage day-to-day quality control and compliance testing on an active site near Mold. You will ensure concrete meets the project ITP and British Standards before discharge.

The role requires testing, sampling, and record keeping with safety on site, early starts and occasional extended shifts or weekends. CSCS card and British Standards knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience on civil/site projects as Concrete/Materials Technician.
• Ability to perform fresh concrete flow and slump tests to British Standards.
• Attention to daily paperwork and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Test flow table on every wagon delivery against project criteria.
• Cast and manage concrete test cubes per BS EN standards.
• Identify and flag out-of-spec batches or temperature issues.
• Maintain a daily register of deliveries, flow results and tickets.
• Keep the test bay clean and follow site HSE rules.

Skills

Concrete testing

Quality control

Flow tests

Cube sampling

Education

CSCS card

BS EN standards

Tools

BS EN 12350-5

BS EN 12390

Job description

Type: 5-6 Month Contract (Agency / Temporary)

Start: ASAP

Location: Near Mold / Flintshire area (CH7)

Hours: Aligned with site pours (early starts, occasional extended shifts or weekends)

The Role

We are seeking an experienced

Concrete Technician to manage day-to-day quality control and compliance testing on an active engineering project site. Working closely with the Project Engineer, you will ensure all incoming concrete complies with the site Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and British Standards before discharge.

Key Responsibilities

Testing & Inspection: Carry out flow table testing (BS EN 12350-5) on every wagon delivery against specified project criteria (target ~620 mm / 560-680 mm range). Check temperature, consistency, and signs of segregation or contamination before giving the green light to pour.

Sampling: Cast, label, and manage concrete test cubes in line with BS EN 12390, assisting with proper curing, storage, and transport registers.

Non-Conformance: Immediately flag out-of-spec batches, temperature issues, or delivery ticket errors to the Project Engineer. Assist with rejecting and segregating failed loads.

Quality Records: Maintain an accurate daily register of all deliveries, flow results, tickets, and paperwork, submitting completed records at the end of every shift.

Site Safety: Maintain a clean, organized test bay and follow all site HSE and PPE requirements.

Requirements

Practical site experience as a Concrete Technician, Materials Technician, or Quality Control Technician in civil engineering or groundworks/piling.

Confident conducting fresh concrete flow tests, slump tests, and cube preparation to British Standards.

Valid CSCS card.

Strong attention to detail with daily paperwork and record keeping.

Concrete Society certification, SSSTS, or relevant industry qualifications are advantageous.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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