DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
MAIN TASKS OF JOB:
- Daily liaising with Technical Manager (TM), Senior Technician (ST), Concrete batchers & drivers, and customers
• Sampling and testing concrete on site – Consistence, air content, plastic density, temperature and making of
test cubes, including subsequent demoulding & curing
• Sampling of recycled water.
• Sampling & labelling of aggregates -
o Delivery of samples for external testing
o Testing of samples for internal purposes; Particle Size Distribution, Moisture, Chloride
• Calibration of laboratory / test equipment.
• Density & Compressive testing of concrete cubes.
• Moisture, Density & Compressive testing of concrete blocks
• Data entry on to control systems and first line reporting.
• Assisting with lab / plant trials and testing
• Answering customer (and potential customer) product enquiries, including the referral to TM/ST where
necessary.
• Monitoring and testing of water (quarry & landfill samples & meters etc.)
• Gas meter readings
• Challenge behaviours which demonstrate a negative attitude towards product quality & conformity.
• To comply with the Laboratory Procedures Manual and the Quality Manual in support of the Company’s
Quality Objectives
• To act in accordance with the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and
practices, highlighting any issues appropriately.
• Update areas of knowledge as required to carry out the job correctly.
• Attend development / training courses (internal & external) as required.
• Investigate & feed back to TM/ST on quality issues seen at concrete plants & customer sites
• To perform duties as directed by Technical Manager and Senior Technician
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
• A proven track record in a technical function, although full training will be given to the successful applicant
to develop your skills.
• Flexible.
• Good telephone manner
• Good interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to undertake a wide variety of administration tasks
• Strong literacy and numeracy and communication skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel between sites.
• You will be highly organised paying attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work individually under your own initiative and as part of a team
• Must have full driving license
• A real drive for results with a high level of customer focus
Salary 28k to 30k
RELATIONSHIPS:
- Responsible to: Technical Manager plus Senior Technician (in a supervisory role)
- Responsible for: None
- Liaison with: Directors, Managers, Customers, Supplier
