Type: 5-6 Month Contract (Agency / Temporary)
Start: ASAP
Location: Near Mold / Flintshire area (CH7)
Reporting To: Project Engineer
Hours: Aligned with site pours (early starts, occasional extended shifts or weekends)
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Concrete Technician to manage day-to-day quality control and compliance testing on an active engineering project site. Working closely with the Project Engineer, you will ensure all incoming concrete complies with the site Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and British Standards before discharge.
Key Responsibilities
- Testing & Inspection: Carry out flow table testing (BS EN (phone number removed) on every wagon delivery against specified project criteria (target ~620 mm / (Apply online only) mm range). Check temperature, consistency, and signs of segregation or contamination before giving the green light to pour.
- Sampling: Cast, label, and manage concrete test cubes in line with BS EN 12390, assisting with proper curing, storage, and transport registers.
- Non-Conformance: Immediately flag out-of-spec batches, temperature issues, or delivery ticket errors to the Project Engineer. Assist with rejecting and segregating failed loads.
- Quality Records: Maintain an accurate daily register of all deliveries, flow results, tickets, and paperwork, submitting completed records at the end of every shift.
- Site Safety: Maintain a clean, organized test bay and follow all site HSE and PPE requirements.
Requirements
- Practical site experience as a Concrete Technician, Materials Technician, or Quality Control Technician in civil engineering or groundworks/piling.
- Confident conducting fresh concrete flow tests, slump tests, and cube preparation to British Standards.
- Valid CSCS card.
- Strong attention to detail with daily paperwork and record keeping.
- Concrete Society certification, SSSTS, or relevant industry qualifications are advantageous.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Concrete Technician employer: Randstad UK
As an Operations Administrator with us, you'll enjoy a flexible home-working environment while being part of a dynamic team that plays a vital role in our business success. We prioritise employee growth and development, offering opportunities for recent graduates to kickstart their careers in a supportive culture that values collaboration and communication. With regular travel to various regional offices, you will experience diverse working environments and build connections across the company.
