Quality Control Technician for Sizewell C Project

Heidelberg Materials Limited; Sizewell; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is recruiting a Quality Control Technician to support the Sizewell C project. You will conduct laboratory and field testing of concrete, aggregates, and asphalt, sampling and preparing specimens to British and European standards.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, safety, and collaboration with EDF contractors and site teams to verify deliveries, maintain records, and drive continuous improvement in product quality.

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.

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.
• Maintain testing records, calibration logs and quality databases.

Skills

Quality control

Materials testing

Lab work

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

Level 1 Award Training

NVQ (desirable)

SSSTS (desirable)

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is recruiting a Quality Control Technician to support the Sizewell C project. You will conduct laboratory and field testing of concrete, aggregates, and asphalt, sampling and preparing specimens to British and European standards.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, safety, and collaboration with EDF contractors and site teams to verify deliveries, maintain records, and drive continuous improvement in product quality.