Quality Control Technician

Jobtailor; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom is seeking a detail-oriented tester to conduct sampling, field testing, and specimen preparation for concrete, asphalt, and aggregate products. You will ensure compliance with British and European standards and support quality investigations.

The role emphasizes health and safety, continuous improvement, and collaboration with operations and technical teams to optimize testing programmes and processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 4 (or equivalent Grade C) in GCSE Maths and English.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a wider team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A 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.
• Carry out testing activities in accordance with relevant British and European standards and company procedures.
• Support investigations into product quality concerns and site-related issues.
• Work with operations and technical teams to identify and implement improvements.
• Assist with concrete, asphalt, and aggregate testing programmes.
• Undertake preliminary investigations at plants and customer sites.
• Review product consistency, water demand, site practices, and delivery processes.
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Near Hit reports where appropriate.
• Support the transportation and management of test specimens.
• Provide technical support to operational teams, commercial colleagues, and customers.
• Challenge unsafe behaviours and promote a strong safety and quality culture.
• Contribute to the effective and cost-efficient manufacture of products across the business.

Skills

Field Testing

Specimen Preparation

Product Quality Investigation

Testing Programme Assistance

Product Consistency Review

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Tools

Field Testing

Specimen Preparation

Product Quality Investigation

Testing Programme Assistance

Product Consistency Review

Job description

• Conduct sampling, field testing, and specimen preparation of concrete, asphalt, and aggregate products
• Carry out testing activities in accordance with relevant British and European standards and company procedures
• Support investigations into product quality concerns and site-related issues
• Work with operations and technical teams to identify and implement improvements
• Assist with concrete, asphalt, and aggregate testing programmes
• Undertake preliminary investigations at plants and customer sites
• Review product consistency, water demand, site practices, and delivery processes
• Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Near Hit reports where appropriate
• Support the transportation and management of test specimens
• Provide technical support to operational teams, commercial colleagues, and customers
• Challenge unsafe behaviours and promote a strong safety and quality culture
• Contribute to the effective and cost-efficient manufacture of products across the business

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 4 (or equivalent Grade C) in GCSE Maths and English
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a wider team
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Commitment to health, safety, and quality excellence

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting sampling, field testing, and specimen preparation of concrete, asphalt, and aggregate products while ensuring compliance with British and European standards. Strong focus on quality control, safety, and continuous improvement in operational processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Concrete Testing
• Asphalt Testing
• Aggregate Testing
• Non-Conformance Reporting
• Health And Safety Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Field Testing
• Specimen Preparation
• Product Quality Investigation
• Testing Programme Assistance
• Product Consistency Review

Soft Skills

• Attention To Detail
• Problem-Solving
• Communication Skills
• Organisational Skills
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• GCSE Maths
• GCSE English

Industry Keywords

• British Standards
• European Standards
• Quality Culture
• Safety Culture
• Continuous Improvement