Materials Quality Technician – Quarry & Lab

Breedon Group plc; Aughnacliffe; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days' annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Volunteer day

ShareSave scheme

Bike to work

Employee discounts

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.

Skills

Literacy & Numeracy

Team player

Flexible hours

Excel

Driving licence

Sampling aggregates

Education

Engineering degree

Science degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

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.