Concrete Technician

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 – Consistency, air content, plastic density, temperature and making of test cubes, including subsequent demoulding & curing
• Sampling of recycled water
• Sampling & labelling of aggregates – delivery of samples for external testing; 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 control systems and first line reporting
• Assisting with lab / plant trials and testing
• Answering customer (and potential customer) product enquiries, including 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
• Compliance with the Laboratory Procedures Manual and the Quality Manual in support of the Company’s Quality Objectives
• 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
• Perform duties as directed by Technical Manager and Senior Technician

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• A proven track record in a technical function, full training will be given to develop your skills
• Flexible
• Good telephone manner
• Good interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to undertake a wide variety of administration tasks
• Strong literacy, numeracy and communication skills
• Flexibility and willingness to travel between sites
• Highly organised, paying attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work individually under own initiative and as part of a team
• Must have full driving licence
• 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