Quality Control Technician – Precision QC for GGBS

Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Bonus incentives

Generous pension

Life assurance

27 days holiday

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join the Port Talbot site. You will oversee quality from raw materials through to despatch of finished products, with a focus on GGBS, collaborating with a committed team to uphold high standards.

You’ll conduct laboratory analyses, sample materials, and monitor SPC data to drive continuous improvement while maintaining comprehensive quality records and adhering to safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Experience with laboratory testing procedures.
• Analytical and able to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent record-keeping and documentation.
• Good communication with operations and technical teams.
• Committed to health, safety and environmental responsibility.
• Experience in quality control, laboratory, manufacturing, or production environments preferred (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Sampling and preparing production, delivered, stock, and export granulate materials for testing.
• Conducting laboratory analysis and testing of granulate samples.
• Supporting production planning by helping prepare consistent granulate stockpiles for manufacturing.
• Reviewing and monitoring process quality control data daily.
• Carrying out regular sampling and testing of finished GGBS products to ensure compliance with European standards and customer requirements.
• Inspecting SPC charts and identifying process variations to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining accurate quality records and reporting quality data to stakeholders.
• Managing non-conforming materials and quality variances; communicating issues effectively.
• Contributing to quality improvement projects and helping achieve site quality objectives and targets.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Technical data handling

Laboratory testing

Analytical skills

Record keeping

Communication

Health and safety

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is seeking a Quality Control Technician to join the Port Talbot site. You will oversee quality from raw materials through to despatch of finished products, with a focus on GGBS, collaborating with a committed team to uphold high standards.

You’ll conduct laboratory analyses, sample materials, and monitor SPC data to drive continuous improvement while maintaining comprehensive quality records and adhering to safety requirements.