Construction Materials Technician - Road Surfacing
Breedon Group plc
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Job summary
Breedon Group plc is seeking a Construction Material Technician to join Aughnacliffe Quarry, Co Longford. You will assist in QA testing of quarrying and surfacing products, conducting on-site and off-site materials testing and updating electronic records.
You will test aggregates, bituminous and earthworks materials, perform lab checks, and help ensure quality standards while supporting operations in various contracts across Ireland and the UK.
Qualifications
- Good level of literacy & numeracy; previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
- Experience 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.
- Computer literacy, knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Excel.
- Driving licence to enable the post holder to fulfil the duties of the role.
- Ability to carry out sampling of aggregates, concrete and asphalt, which involves manual handling and working in an outdoor operational environment.
Responsibilities
- Test and sample aggregate, bituminous and unbound and earthworks materials including grading analysis, binder content and physical, chemical and mechanical testing in lab and on sites.
- Conduct daily organoleptic checks for lab, production facilities and stockpiles.
- Maintain a safe and tidy workspace and ensure efficient running of the laboratory.
- Maintain quality standards by following company and accrediting bodies procedures.
- Record sample details on test sheets and laboratory software.
- Calibrate all testing equipment.
- Prepare for inspections from accrediting bodies.
- Undertake daily laboratory equipment checks.
- Investigate material-related complaints and provide feedback/evidence.
- Assist operational staff in quarry and depot activities.
- Provide technical cover for other contracts within UK & Ireland.
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Job description
Application Deadline: 21 September 2026
Department: Technical (Product Quality and Development)
Location: Longford, Aghamore Upper, Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford
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.
We are currently seeking a Construction Material Technician to join our team at Aughnacliffe Quarry, Co Longford.
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.
- 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 assist operational staff in daily quarry and depot activities
- To provide technical cover for other contracts within UK & Ireland.
- Good level of literacy & numeracy, previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
- 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
- Computer literacy, knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Excel
- Driving licence to enable the post holder to fulfil the duties of the role
- Ability to carry out sampling of aggregates, concrete and asphalt, which involves manual handling and working in an outdoor operational environment.
- 3rd Level Qualification in Engineering or Science
- Experience working within a similar role and/or within a Testing Laboratory or the wider construction, asphalt, concrete or quarrying industry
- Experience of working with recognised accreditation standards, ie IS, EN, ISO, TII
- Understand and have knowledge of all current Irish and European (IS & EN) standards, for aggregates, asphalt and concrete
- 35 days' annual leave per year (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Holiday buy scheme
- A tailored, competitive salary
- Company pension scheme
- Life Assurance Scheme
- 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
- 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.
- Cycle to work with our Bike to work scheme.
- Broad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathways.
Breedon Group is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer.
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