Quality Control Technician

Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited; Ellistown; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

enhanced maternity and parental leave

neonatal care

adoption support

access to our Employee Assistance Prog

trained mental health first aiders

discounted private medical benefits

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a proactive Quality Control Technician to join our team. You will carry out sampling, testing, and specification checks on Concrete, Asphalt and Aggregate products, ensuring compliance with standards while supporting improvements across plants and customer sites.

This hands-on role emphasises safety, quality and practical problem-solving, with opportunities to develop technical knowledge and contribute to safer, more efficient processes within our construction

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to health, safety and quality.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Practical, hands-on approach to work.
• Confidence to raise quality concerns.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with teams across sites.
• Strong organisational skills to manage priorities across different sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out sampling, field testing and specimen preparation for Concrete, Asphalt and Aggregate products.
• Ensure testing meets relevant British/European standards and company procedures.
• Conduct concrete sampling, testing and preparation of specimens.
• Carry out asphalt and aggregate sampling and testing.
• Support plant and customer-site investigations.
• Investigate product and quality issues and feed back to technical/operational teams.
• Review water demand in ready-mixed concrete and plant moisture content testing.
• Review site practices and identify improvement opportunities.
• Investigate truck delivery practices and potential delivery-related issues.
• Review variations in product consistency and identify potential causes.
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Near Hits where appropriate.
• Support safe transportation of test specimens and flag unsafe practices.

Skills

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Hands-on

Independent working

Organisational skills

Cross-site collaboration

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is vital to our growth and advancement.

We aim to promote a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment.

As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future.

We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Quality Control Technician

Do you have an eye for detail, a passion for quality and enjoy working in a hands‑on environment? We’re looking for a proactive and safety‑focused Quality Control Technician to join our team.

Key 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

Required Skills and Experience

• A strong commitment to health, safety and quality
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills
• A practical, hands‑on approach to your work
• The confidence to identify and raise quality concerns
• The ability to work independently while building strong relationships with operational and technical colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage priorities across different sites and activities
• Experience within construction materials, concrete, asphalt, aggregates, quarrying or laboratory testing would be beneficial, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are equally important.

Why this role?

This is more than just a testing role. You’ll have the opportunity to see how our products perform from plant to customer, developing your technical knowledge while playing a key part in maintaining the quality and safety standards our business is built on. Whether you’re carrying out testing, investigating a product issue or working with colleagues to improve site practices, your work will make a real difference. If you’re practical, quality‑focused and ready to develop your career within the construction materials industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

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.

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.

Benefits

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.

• enhanced maternity and parental leave
• neonatal care
• adoption support
• access to our Employee Assistance Program
• trained mental health first aiders
• discounted private medical benefits