Technical Supervisor Airfields

s1jobs; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking construction materials group as a Technical Supervisor for Airfields. This role emphasizes quality in asphalt laying and materials, requiring meticulous planning and coordination across various UK sites. You'll be integral to a dynamic Technical Team, ensuring compliance with high standards and regulations, while also engaging with colleagues and clients effectively. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for proactive individuals eager to make a significant impact in the construction industry.

Benefits

Business Use Van

Private Health Insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Volunteer Scheme

Share Save Scheme

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme

Health & Wellbeing Initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong focus on asphalt quality and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct pavement quality testing and monitor standards.

Responsibilities

• Sampling and testing asphalt materials on-site.
• Conducting pavement quality testing and managing workloads.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Asphalt Surfacing Installation

Aggregate & Asphalt Quality Control

Core Extraction

Texture Depth Testing

Surface Regularity Testing

Laying Records

Marshall Asphalt Experience

Report Generation & Result Analysis

Job description

As a Technical Supervisor Airfields, you should demonstrate confidence, proactivity, and organizational skills, making you an ideal fit for this role. Your passion for delivering excellence is essential. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that asphalt materials and laying quality meet specified requirements and performance standards, with a focus on high standards of asphalt laying.

This role involves meticulous planning, coordination, and team support in daily activities. You will be part of the esteemed Technical Team, reporting directly to the Technical Manager.

The position requires flexibility, including regular travel and working across various sites in the UK. You will be valued as part of the UK's largest independent construction materials group, with opportunities to contribute significantly to the company's success.

To excel, you must possess confidence, proactivity, and organizational skills, with a keen focus on asphalt quality. Attention to detail is crucial for conducting pavement quality testing and monitoring.

Responsibilities include sampling and testing asphalt materials, conducting on-site pavement quality testing, recording and reporting findings, laboratory testing on asphalt and aggregates, and managing workloads through liaising with technicians and suppliers. Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations is vital. You may also undertake additional duties as assigned by management.

Key Responsibilities

• Experience in this field is preferred but not essential; applications are welcome from practical, numerate, and literate individuals willing to learn and utilize available training.
• Maintain a flexible, proactive, and hands-on approach, with effective communication, problem-solving, and IT skills.
• Engage confidently and courteously with colleagues and clients at all levels, working independently and within teams.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Preferred but not essential skills include:

• Asphalt Surfacing Installation
• Aggregate & Asphalt Quality Control
• Core Extraction
• Texture Depth Testing
• Surface Regularity Testing
• Laying Records
• Marshall Asphalt Experience
• Report Generation & Result Analysis

Job Benefits

• Business Use Van
• Private Health Insurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Volunteer Scheme
• Share Save Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Discount Scheme

Breedon Group is committed to making a positive impact daily. We focus on building lasting relationships with clients and stakeholders while prioritising safety and well-being. Our asphalt surfacing services across the UK aim to expand and strengthen our Airfields Surfacing division.

About Breedon Group plc: Breedon is a leading, vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland.