Quality Assurance Technician – Concrete & Aggregates

Heidelberg Materials Limited; Leiston; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) seeks a Quality Control Technician to ensure materials used in Sizewell C meet project standards. You will conduct laboratory and field testing across concrete, aggregates and asphalt, sampling and preparing specimens, and verifying deliveries against specifications to support safe, high-quality construction.

You will work with operational teams and contractors to investigate quality issues, maintain accurate records, and uphold health, safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control and materials testing on construction materials.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high quality standards.
• Ability to interpret procedures, specifications and technical information.
• Excellent record-keeping and reporting skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out laboratory and field testing of concrete, aggregates, asphalt and related products.
• Perform sampling, testing and specimen preparation per British/European standards.
• Inspect incoming raw materials and verify against specs.
• Analyse concrete batch tickets for compliance with mix designs.
• Investigate quality issues and support investigations with teams.
• Maintain testing records and calibration logs.

Skills

Quality control

Materials testing

Laboratory work

Construction materials

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Communication

Teamwork

HSE compliance

Education

Level 1 Award Training

NVQ (desirable)

CSCS Card

SSSTS (desirable)

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) seeks a Quality Control Technician to ensure materials used in Sizewell C meet project standards. You will conduct laboratory and field testing across concrete, aggregates and asphalt, sampling and preparing specimens, and verifying deliveries against specifications to support safe, high-quality construction.

You will work with operational teams and contractors to investigate quality issues, maintain accurate records, and uphold health, safety and