Construction Materials Technician - Road Surfacing

Breedon Group plc; Aughnacliffe; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days' annual leave

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Volunteer day (paid)

Cycle to work

Job summary

Breedon Group plc is seeking a Construction Material Technician for Aughnacliffe Quarry, Co Longford. You will support quality assurance for quarrying and surfacing products, performing on-site and off-site testing and updating records.

You will conduct material sampling, operate laboratory equipment, and assist operational staff across UK & Ireland. A 3rd level qualification is desirable, with flexibility for shifts and driving duties.

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy
• Team environment experience is desirable
• Flexible in working hours incl. nights/weekends
• Computer literacy incl. Excel
• Driving licence required
• Ability to sample aggregates, concrete and asphalt in outdoor environment

Responsibilities

• Test and sample aggregate, bituminous and other materials including grading, binder content and physical, chemical and mechanical testing
• Carry out daily organoleptic checks for labs and stockpiles
• Maintain a safe, tidy workspace and ensure efficient laboratory operations
• Follow quality procedures and accreditation protocols
• Record sample details on test sheets and software
• Calibrate testing equipment and prepare for inspections

Skills

Team player

Flexible working hours

Literacy & numeracy

Computer literacy

Driving licence

Education

Bachelors/3rd Level in Engineering or Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Department: Technical (Product Quality and Development)

Location: Longford, Aghamore Upper, Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford

Application Deadline: 3 September 2026

Department: Technical (Product Quality and Development)

Location: Longford, Aghamore Upper, Aughnacliffe, Co. Longford

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 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.

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 assist operational staff in daily quarry and depot activities
• To provide technical cover for other contracts within UK & Ireland.

What we need from you!

Essential Criteria

• 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.

Desirable Criteria

• 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

Some more important info!

• 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.