Concrete Technician

SRC Aggregates; Saxmundham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials supplier in the UK is seeking a Technical Support role focused on concrete testing and quality assurance. Responsibilities include liaising with the technical team, sampling and testing materials, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong communication skills, and has a full driving licence. Salary range is £28k to £30k.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a technical function, training provided.
• Full driving licence required.
• Willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Daily liaising with Technical Manager and customers.
• Sampling and testing concrete on site.
• Calibration of laboratory/test equipment.
• Data entry on control systems.
• Monitor and test water samples.

Skills

Good telephone manner

Good interpersonal skills

Strong literacy

Numeracy skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to work under own initiative

Customer focus

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MAIN TASKS OF JOB

• Daily liaising with Technical Manager (TM), Senior Technician (ST), Concrete batchers & drivers, and customers

• Sampling and testing concrete on site – Consistency, air content, plastic density, temperature and making of test cubes, including subsequent demoulding & curing
• Sampling of recycled water
• Sampling & labelling of aggregates – delivery of samples for external testing; testing of samples for internal purposes (Particle Size Distribution, Moisture, Chloride)
• Calibration of laboratory / test equipment
• Density & Compressive testing of concrete cubes
• Moisture, Density & Compressive testing of concrete blocks
• Data entry on control systems and first line reporting
• Assisting with lab / plant trials and testing
• Answering customer (and potential customer) product enquiries, including referral to TM/ST where necessary
• Monitoring and testing of water (quarry & landfill samples & meters etc.)
• Gas meter readings
• Challenge behaviours which demonstrate a negative attitude towards product quality & conformity
• Compliance with the Laboratory Procedures Manual and the Quality Manual in support of the Company’s Quality Objectives
• Act in accordance with the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and practices, highlighting any issues appropriately
• Update areas of knowledge as required to carry out the job correctly
• Attend development / training courses (internal & external) as required
• Investigate & feed back to TM/ST on quality issues seen at concrete plants & customer sites
• Perform duties as directed by Technical Manager and Senior Technician

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• A proven track record in a technical function, full training will be given to develop your skills
• Flexible
• Good telephone manner
• Good interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to undertake a wide variety of administration tasks
• Strong literacy, numeracy and communication skills
• Flexibility and willingness to travel between sites
• Highly organised, paying attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work individually under own initiative and as part of a team
• Must have full driving licence
• Drive for results with a high level of customer focus

Salary 28k to 30k

RELATIONSHIPS

• Responsible to: Technical Manager plus Senior Technician (in a supervisory role)
• Responsible for: None
• Liaison with: Directors, Managers, Customers, Supplier