Quality Control Technician in Chelmsford

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK. We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Join Heidelberg Materials UK and play a key role in ensuring the quality, consistency, and performance of our Concrete, Asphalt, and Quarry products. We are committed to delivering exceptional technical services and maintaining rigorous quality standards to support our customers and operations nationwide.

As a Quality Control Technician, you will work both independently and collaboratively, carrying out essential sampling and testing activities while maintaining high levels of accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.

Purpose of the Role

You will be responsible for sampling, field testing, and specimen preparation across Concrete, Asphalt, and Quarry materials in line with British Standards and company procedures. This role supports our wider technical, commercial, and operational functions by ensuring product quality is continuously monitored, maintained, and improved.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to cost‐effective product manufacturing through accurate technical support.
• Maintain product quality levels that meet commercial objectives and customer expectations.
• Provide high‐quality technical support to Commercial, Operations, and external customers.
• Complete sampling, field testing, and specimen preparation of Concrete, Asphalt, and Quarry products following relevant standards and procedures.
• Investigate and report on quality issues across sites and depots, including:

• Concrete sampling, testing, and preparation
• Asphalt sampling, testing, and preparation
• Aggregate sampling, testing, and preparation
• Preliminary plant or customer site investigations
• Initial investigations into product issues
• Water demand and moisture content checks in ready‐mix concrete
• Site practice reviews
• Truck delivery practice reviews
• Product consistency checks

Education & Qualifications

Minimum Grade 4/C or above in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).

At Heidelberg Materials, we don’t just offer jobs we build careers. As a global leader in construction materials, we’re committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, our people.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance.
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause.
• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more).
• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities.

If you’re passionate about quality, enjoy hands‐on technical work, and want to be part of a company dedicated to excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

At Heidelberg Materials UK, we strive to create an inclusive and respectful workplace where every individual can bring their unique skills and background to contribute to the success of our business. We understand that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development, and we aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency, and individual achievement.

As part of our commitment to promoting diversity, we are actively working to encourage more individuals to consider careers within the construction industry. We believe in building a workplace that is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity.

If you're interested in joining our team, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience or skill set doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. You may still be the right fit for this or other roles within our company.

Heidelberg Materials is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

We understand that women may face unique challenges in their careers, and we are committed to providing a supportive environment to help you thrive. Our family-friendly policies, such as enhanced maternity and parental leave, neonatal care, and adoption support, will provide you with the flexibility and support you need to balance your personal and professional commitments.

We also offer a range of benefits, such as access to our Employee Assistance Program, trained mental health first aiders, discounted private medical benefits and much more, to ensure your wellbeing is prioritized.