Quality Control Technician – Concrete & Materials

Heidelberg Materials UK; Leiston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a Quality Control Technician (QCT) to support the Sizewell C project. You will oversee testing across concrete, aggregates, asphalt, and related materials, ensuring compliance with standards and customer expectations.

Work closely with operational teams and contractors to maintain high quality and safety. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, reporting, and continuous improvement within a major infrastructure program.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control, materials testing, laboratory work or construction materials.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining 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.
• A proactive approach to health, safety and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out laboratory and field testing of concrete, aggregates, asphalt and related products.
• Perform sampling, testing and specimen preparation in accordance with relevant British and European standards.
• Conduct concrete testing including slump tests, compressive strength testing and sample preparation.
• Inspect incoming raw materials including cement, aggregates, limestone, admixtures and other materials.
• Verify material deliveries against specifications and quality standards.
• Analyse concrete batch tickets to ensure compliance with approved mix designs.
• Investigate product quality issues and provide feedback to technical and operational teams.
• Support preliminary investigations into customer and product-related concerns.
• Review site practices and delivery processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Help maintain product quality levels that meet both customer expectations and commercial requirements.
• Follow and promote Heidelberg Materials and EDF health, safety and environmental standards.
• Actively identify, report and help resolve near misses, hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Challenge behaviours that could negatively impact safety, quality or environmental performance.
• Support Nuclear Safety Culture requirements and maintain compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Ensure all testing activities are carried out safely and in accordance with approved procedures.
• Maintain accurate testing records, calibration logs and quality databases.
• Produce detailed technical reports and communicate findings clearly.
• Report any quality, environmental or safety concerns promptly to site management.
• Ensure all records are completed accurately and maintained to audit standards.
• Liaise with EDF contractors, site teams and office-based colleagues to support project requirements.
• Build effective working relationships with customers, contractors and third-party stakeholders.
• Participate in site visits to collect samples and assess operating conditions.
• Assist with the transportation of test specimens where required.

Skills

Quality control

Materials testing

Laboratory testing

Documentation

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Health & safety

Education

Level 1 Award Training

NVQ in quality/construction materials

CSCS Card

SSSTS

Triple Bar Nuclear New Build accreditation

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK is seeking a Quality Control Technician (QCT) to support the Sizewell C project. You will oversee testing across concrete, aggregates, asphalt, and related materials, ensuring compliance with standards and customer expectations.

Work closely with operational teams and contractors to maintain high quality and safety. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, reporting, and continuous improvement within a major infrastructure program.