Construction Materials Technician

Breedon Group; Ireland; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Holiday buy scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Volunteer day + fund-matching

Make a Material Difference Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Breedon Group is seeking a Construction Materials Technician at Kilkenny Asphalt Plant. You will assist in quality assurance of quarrying and surfacing products, conduct on-site and laboratory testing, and maintain electronic records. The role supports testing across UK & Ireland and requires flexibility for shifts.

The position offers a competitive salary, pension, life assurance, private medical insurance, and extensive benefits, with opportunities for training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Educated to leaving certificate (or equivalent).
• Experience of working in a team environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Must have a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Test and sample aggregate, bituminous and other materials in lab and on sites.
• Conduct daily organoleptic checks for lab, production facilities and stockpiles.
• Maintain a safe, tidy workspace and efficient laboratory operations.
• Maintain quality standards by following Company and accrediting bodies procedures.
• Record sample details on test record sheets and laboratory software.
• Calibrate all testing equipment and prepare for inspections.
• Provide technical cover for other contracts within UK & Ireland.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Night shifts

Weekend work

Driving licence

Education

Leaving certificate

Job description

Construction Materials Technician

Application Deadline: 31 August 2026

Department: Technical (Product Quality and Development)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Kilkenny Asphalt Plant, Kilree, Sheastown, Co. Kilkenny

Description

About Us

Breedon is a leading construction and materials group in Ireland and Great Britain with a group turnover of c. €1.6 billion per annum. We operate 2 cement plants, over 100 quarries, 50 asphalt plants, 170 ready-mixed concrete plants, as well as a range of contract surfacing and other essential products to help our customers build the places where we all live, work, and play.

Our People are our passion, by working as One Breedon, with shared goals and a common purpose, we are making a material difference.

We are keeping it simple; we are making it happen, we are striving to improve, we are showing we care.

Overview: We are currently seeking a Construction Material Technician to join our team at Bennettsbridge (Kilkenny) Asphalt Plant.

As a Construction Material Technician, you will be responsible for efficiently and effectively assisting in the quality assurance of quarrying and surfacing products. To conduct onsite and offsite materials testing and update electronic records.

More about what you will do…

• To test and sample aggregate, bituminous and unbound and earthworks materials including grading analysis, binder content and physical, chemical and mechanical testing in a safe and efficient manner, both in the laboratory and on contracting sites/plant.
• To conduct daily organoleptic checks for lab, production facilities and all stockpiles
• To maintain a safe and tidy workspace and ensure the efficient running of the laboratory
• To maintain quality standards by following Company and accrediting bodies quality procedures and protocol.
• To record sample details on test record sheets and laboratory software.
• To calibrate all testing equipment.
• To prepare for inspections from independent accrediting bodies
• To undertake daily laboratory equipment checks
• To investigate all material related complaints & provide suitable & sufficient feedback & evidence to support.
• To provide technical cover for other contracts within UK & Ireland.

What we need from you…

Essential Criteria

• Educated to leaving certificate (or equivalent)
• Experience of working in a team environment, providing information and support to colleagues
• Ability to be flexible in working hours, working night shifts or weekends if required
• Driving licence to enable the post holder to fulfil the duties of the role

Desirable Criteria

• Experience, knowledge and understanding of on-site testing of quarry & Bituminous products would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided for the roll.
• Have previous experience in sampling and testing of construction materials or transferable skills from other employment types (as full training will be provided)
• Have the awareness to work safely on a construction site or production depot
• Have the willingness to be flexible in your working pattern
• Have the physical ability to carry out sampling and handling of bulky materials
• Hold a full drivers licence & are capable to operate a small sized commercial van
• Enjoy interactions with internal customers, external contributors, and auditors
• Have a tolerance for and ability to handle the details and paperwork associated with the role
• Have a focus planning and organising and problem solving
• Have the ability to work on your initiative

Some important information…

• 35 days per year annual leave (including bank holidays)
• A tailored, competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Holiday buy scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 1 day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice (fully paid!) and fund-matching up to £200 for charitable events
• Make a Material Difference Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme providing a wide range of health and wellbeing support 24/7
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Option to participate in our ShareSave scheme
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Broad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathways
• If you’re cycling, we’ve got you covered on the Bike to Work scheme

Breedon Group is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer