Highway Materials Technician

Carbon 60; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Highway Materials Technician to conduct surveys and liaise with relevant bodies for site access. The role requires preparing information for design use, performing laboratory tests, and adhering to health and safety measures. This position mixes office and site work, providing a balanced working experience in a vital industry.

Qualifications

• Working towards RQF level 4 or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Civil Engineering or related testing laboratory.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surveys and record conditions of highways.
• Liaise with contractors and public utilities for site access.
• Undertake laboratory tests and calibrate equipment.

Skills

Technical standards appreciation

Quality procedures knowledge

Laboratory testing

Traffic management awareness

Education

RQF level 4 or equivalent

Job description

Highway Materials Technician

As part of this role, the candidate should expect to carry out work within the following areas:

1. To prepare surveys and information essential to record the condition of highways and other related sites.
2. To prepare information from surveys into formats for use by designers, clients, and others.
3. To liaise with relevant bodies (i.e., contractors, public utilities, etc.) to gain access to sites as required.
4. To undertake laboratory tests, record results, and calibrate equipment.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Working towards RQF level 4 or equivalent experience in an appropriate field.
• Appreciation of relevant technical standards, specifications, guidelines, best practices, quality procedures, and UKAS procedures.
• Some experience working in a Civil Engineering or related testing laboratory.
• Confirmation that health and safety precautions, particularly traffic management, are in place to minimize risks, with delegated authority to abort if risks are unacceptable.

Working Conditions:

• The working environment will be a balance between office and site work.
• Constant work on live highways and construction sites, with some lone working.

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