Senior Technician in Manchester

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.

It is the duties of the Senior Technician to perform sampling, field testing and specimen preparation tasks for Concrete, Asphalt, as received feedstock and finished products for Recycled materials and Quarry products in accordance with relevant British standards and company procedures with potential for supervising other Quality Control Technicians or Laboratory Technicians. Heidelberg Materials technical UK is committed to maintaining an industry leading level of customer satisfaction through continuous assurance and improvement of its product portfolio and technical services by developing, documenting and maintaining a comprehensive quality management program. You will be working as part of a team with either direct or remote supervision in an efficient manner, whilst maintaining excellent standards and attention to detail.

• Maximising the contribution of the technical department towards ensuring cost effective product manufacture.
• Establishing and maintaining product quality levels consistent with commercial/operational drivers and customer requirements.
• Administering high quality technical support to Commercial, Operations and external customers.
• Other duties as requested by your manager.

• Carry out sampling, field testing and specimen preparation of Concrete, Asphalt, Recycled and Quarry products in accordance with relevant British standards and company procedures.
• Investigate, document and feed back to the technical and operations teams on quality issues at relevant sites and depots under their control, including but not limited to:

• Recycled materials feedstock sampling, segregation and processing in collaboration with production team.
• Recycled materials product sampling, testing and preparation.
• Concrete sampling, testing and preparation.
• Asphalt sampling, testing and preparation.
• Aggregate sampling, testing and preparation.
• Preliminary plant or customer site investigations.
• Preliminary investigation of product issues.
• Review of water demands in RMC including plant M.C testing.
• Review of site practice.
• Review of truck delivery practices / issues.
• Review product consistence variances.

• Driving Licence.
• Flexible and committed approach and the ability to work outside normal hours.
• Computer literate.
• Organised, ability to prioritise and make decisions.
• Good communicator and team player at all levels.

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.

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 prioritised.