Laboratory Technician

Breedon Group plc; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Business use Van

25 days annual leave

Aviva Pension scheme

Holiday Purchase scheme

Sharesave scheme

Life Assurance

Training & development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Employee discounts platform

Job summary

Breedon Group plc is seeking a Technician to support Aggregate and Asphalt Testing at Cragmill Quarry, Northumberland. You will report to the Technical Manager, with a company van provided for mobility to customer sites.

Key responsibilities include sampling and testing, data interpretation, and reporting non-conforming material, while maintaining attention to detail and adhering to health, safety, and quality practices. Training is provided, and a full driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills to liaise with stakeholders and peers.
• Maintain awareness of site practices and quality procedures.
• Adhere to Health & Safety practices of the Company and site.
• General housekeeping responsibilities.
• Previous laboratory experience in testing aggregates and asphalt is desirable but not essential; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Carry out product compliance sampling and testing for aggregates and asphalt produced.
• Input and interpret test data and produce reports of non-conforming material, ensuring corrective action is taken.
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders, including customers and peers.
• Maintain strong attention to detail.

Skills

Communication

Quality awareness

Health & Safety

Housekeeping

Lab testing experience

Job description

Department: Technical (Product Quality and Development)

Location: Cragmill Quarry, Northumberland

Description

We are currently seeking a Technician supporting the Aggregate and Asphalt Testing at our Cragmill Quarry & Asphalt Plant, Northumberland.

You will report directly to the Technical Manager. A Business use Van will be provided to allow mobility to our customer sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out product compliance sampling and testing for the aggregates and asphalt we produce.
• Input and interpret test data and produce reports of non-conforming material, ensuring corrective action is taken.
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders, including customers and peers.
• Maintain strong attention to detail.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Good communication skills to liaise with stakeholders, including customers, laboratory personnel and Technical Supervisors.
• Maintain awareness of site practices and quality procedures, taking action when they may adversely affect product quality.
• Adhere to Health & Safety practices of both the Company and your site.
• General housekeeping responsibilities.
• Previous laboratory experience in testing aggregates and asphalt is desirable but not essential; full training provided.
• A full driving licence is essential, as you will be required to drive a company van.
• Commitment to the Group’s zero harm culture in Health, Safety and Environmental management.

Job Benefits

• Business use Van
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Aviva Pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Life Assurance
• Training & development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to the employee benefits platform, providing discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands