Materials QC Technician: Concrete & Asphalt QA

Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited; Ellistown; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Career progression

Inclusive environment

Varied UK projects

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our technical team, ensuring the consistent quality of concrete, asphalt and quarry products across multiple UK sites.

You will perform sampling, testing and specimen preparation in line with British and European standards, collaborating with operations and technical teams to support continuous improvement and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 4 (GCSE) in Maths and English.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to health, safety and quality excellence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sampling, field testing, and specimen preparation of concrete, asphalt, and aggregate products.
• Test in line with British and European standards and procedures.
• Support investigations into product quality concerns and site-related issues.
• Collaborate with operations and technical teams to implement improvements.
• Assist with testing programmes and plant/site investigations.
• Review product consistency and delivery processes; raise NCRs/near-miss reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Health and safety

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C)

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join our technical team, ensuring the consistent quality of concrete, asphalt and quarry products across multiple UK sites.

You will perform sampling, testing and specimen preparation in line with British and European standards, collaborating with operations and technical teams to support continuous improvement and a strong safety culture.