Laboratory Technician

001 Heidelberg Materials Australia Group Pty Ltd; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK, a leading supplier of construction materials, is seeking a technician for routine analysis in Scunthorpe. The role involves conducting chemical and physical analysis of cementitious materials and ensuring compliance with standards. Full training will be provided, and a driving license is required. The company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive compensation package including holiday, agile working, and a focus on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Bonus incentives

Generous Pension Schemes

Life Assurance

Agile working

Flexible working

27 days holiday

Paid Volunteering Day

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Private Medical cover

Qualifications

• Full driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine analysis of Cement, GGBS, Fly Ash and Calumite.
• Monitor and report results in a timely manner.
• Ensure that laboratory and equipment are clean.

Job description

time left to apply End Date: July 31, 2025 (6 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR10007730

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 3,500 people and operating around 280 manufacturing sites in the UK.
We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

Purpose of the role

This position is responsible for carrying out routine analysis of Cement, GGBS, Fly Ash and Calumite in line with British Standards, European Standards, and local Operating Procedures. This position is also responsible for reporting results in a correct and timely manner to all interested parties.

Key accountability

• Chemical & Physical Analysis of Cementitious materials and Calumite – To carry out analysis in accordance with relevant product standards, specifications and local operating procedures, ensuring good performance to the HTC proficiency scheme.

• Monitoring & Reporting Results – To monitor & report results in a correct and timely manner to all interested parties within the business.

• Laboratory Cleanliness – To ensure that the laboratory and laboratory equipment is kept in a clean condition at all times.

• Laboratory Sustainability Performance – To ensure that laboratory tasks are carried out in accordance with the company’s Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Objectives.

Education/Qualification

• Full Training will be provided.

• Full driving license is required.

What’s on Offer

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £26,208pa

Location: Scunthorpe

• Employer of choice : Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
• Compensation Package : Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
• Work Life Balance : 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
• Family Friendly : Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
• Social Value : paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
• Wellbeing : Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover

At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK) we strive to create an inclusive and respectful workplace where every individual can bring their unique skills and background to contribute to the success of our business.

About us

At Heidelberg Materials UK (previously known as Hanson UK), we understand that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development, and we aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency, and individual achievement.

As part of our commitment to promoting diversity, we are actively working to encourage more individuals to consider careers within the construction industry.

We believe in building a workplace that is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity.

If you're interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience or skill set doesn't perfectly align with the job description. Creating a candidate home page is optional, when asked, but you can use this to quickly see the progress of your application(s).

You may still be the right fit for this or other roles within our company.

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We understand that women may face unique challenges in their careers, and we are committed to providing a supportive environment to help you thrive.

Our family-friendly policies, such as enhanced maternity and parental leave, neonatal care, and adoption support, will provide you with the flexibility and support you need to balance your personal and professional commitments.

We also offer a range of benefits, such as access to our Employee Assistance Program, trained mental health first aiders, discounted private medical benefits and much more, to ensure your wellbeing is prioritized.