Quality Control Technician

Heidelberg Materials AG; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Control Technician to ensure the highest standards in testing and quality management of construction materials. This role involves conducting field tests and sampling, with a focus on Concrete, Asphalt, and Quarry products, while adhering to British standards. Join a forward-thinking company that values employee wellbeing, offering generous holiday allowances, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about quality assurance and eager to contribute to a team dedicated to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus Incentives

Generous Pension Schemes

Life Assurance

27 Days Holiday

Agile and Flexible Working

Paid Volunteering Days

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym Discounts

Discounted Private Medical Cover

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control processes and standards.
• Ability to perform field testing and sampling of construction materials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sampling and testing of Concrete, Asphalt, and Quarry products.
• Investigate quality issues and provide feedback to teams.

Skills

Sampling

Field Testing

Specimen Preparation

Quality Management

Attention to Detail

Job description

Quality Control Technician (JR10004513) Ruislip, England

Salary: GBP28999 - GBP29000 per annum

Purpose of the Role

The duties of the Quality Control Technician include performing sampling, field testing, and specimen preparation for Concrete, Asphalt, and Quarry products in accordance with relevant British standards and company procedures. Hanson Technical UK is committed to maintaining industry-leading customer satisfaction through continuous assurance and improvement of its product portfolio and technical services by developing, documenting, and maintaining a comprehensive quality management program. You will work as part of a team with remote supervision, maintaining high standards and attention to detail.

Key Accountabilities

• Carry out sampling, field testing, and specimen preparation of Concrete, Asphalt, and Quarry products following relevant British/European standards and company procedures.
• Investigate and provide feedback to technical and operations teams on quality issues at relevant sites and depots, including but not limited to:
• Concrete sampling, testing, and preparation
• Asphalt sampling, testing, and preparation
• Aggregate sampling, testing, and preparation
• Preliminary plant or customer site investigations
• Preliminary investigation of product issues
• Review of water demands in RMC, including plant M.C testing
• Review of site practices
• Review of truck delivery practices/issues
• Review product consistency variances

Raise NCRs and Near Hits as appropriate. Challenge behaviors demonstrating a negative attitude towards safety and/or quality. Assist with transportation of test specimens.

What’s on Offer

• Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver), Disability Confident, 5% Club (Platinum), Mates in Mind, Clear Assured (Foundation), MPQC, STEM Ambassador
• Compensation Package: Bonus incentives, generous pension schemes, life assurance
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), agile and flexible working, holiday purchase, sabbatical
• Family Friendly: Enhanced policies for maternity, paternity, parental leave, neonatal, adoption, IVF, menopause
• Social Value: Paid volunteering days, engagement with communities including LGBTQ+, Women in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), mental health first aiders, Cycle to Work scheme, employee benefits portal, gym discounts, free eye tests, discounted private medical cover