Quality Control Tech – Concrete, Asphalt & Aggregates

Heidelberg Materials UK; Ellistown; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a proactive Quality Control Technician to join our team across Concrete, Asphalt and Aggregate operations. You will perform sampling, testing and specimen preparation to ensure products meet required standards.

You’ll work closely with technical and operational teams, supporting investigations, quality improvements and safe handling of test specimens. A practical, hands-on mindset and strong attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• You’ll bring a strong commitment to health, safety and quality.
• You’ll have excellent attention to detail and good communication skills.
• You’ll possess problem-solving ability and a practical, hands-on approach.
• You’ll be able to work independently while building strong relationships with colleagues.
• You’ll have good organisational skills and the ability to manage priorities across sites.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out sampling, field testing and specimen preparation for Concrete, Asphalt and Aggregate products.
• Ensuring testing is completed in line with relevant British and European standards and company procedures.
• Carrying out concrete sampling, testing and specimen preparation.
• Completing asphalt and aggregate sampling and testing.
• Supporting preliminary investigations at plants and customer sites.
• Investigating product and quality issues and providing feedback to technical and operational teams.
• Reviewing water demand within ready-mixed concrete, including plant moisture content testing.
• Reviewing site practices and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Investigating truck delivery practices and potential delivery-related issues.
• Reviewing variations in product consistency and helping identify potential causes.
• Raising Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Near Hits where appropriate.
• Supporting the safe transportation of test specimens
• Challenging behaviours that could negatively impact safety or quality

Skills

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Communication

Problem-solving

Hands-on

Independent working

Organisational skills

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a proactive Quality Control Technician to join our team across Concrete, Asphalt and Aggregate operations. You will perform sampling, testing and specimen preparation to ensure products meet required standards.

You’ll work closely with technical and operational teams, supporting investigations, quality improvements and safe handling of test specimens. A practical, hands-on mindset and strong attention to detail are essential.