Construction Materials Technician – Site Based (Northwest)
Application Deadline: 30 April 2026
Department: Technical (Product Quality and Development)
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Cam Quarry, 39 Cam Road, Macosquin, Coleraine, Co. Derry
Description
We are currently seeking a Construction Material Technician to join our Road Surfacing Team in the Northwest.
As a Construction Material Technician, you will be responsible for efficiently and effectively assisting in the quality assurance of Road Surfacing projects. This includes conducting onsite and off‑site materials testing and updating electronic records.
More about what you will do
* Performing quality checks and keeping record on site
* Perform site tests on road surfacing works, including Surface Texture and Rolling Straightedge
* Operate a site coring rig to extract test cores from the road surface and to perform core reinstatements
* Sample aggregate, bituminous, unbound, and earthworks materials
* Perform testing in a safe and efficient manner, both in the laboratory and on contracting sites/plant
* Conduct daily organoleptic checks for lab, production facilities and all stockpiles
* Maintain a safe and tidy workspace and ensure the efficient running of the laboratory
* Maintain quality standards by following Company and accrediting bodies quality procedures and protocol
* Record sample details on test record sheets and laboratory software
* Prepare for inspections from independent accrediting bodies
* Undertake daily equipment checks and calibrate testing equipment
* Assist with all material‑related complaints & provide suitable & sufficient feedback & evidence to support
* Provide technical cover for other contracts within UK & Ireland
What we need from you
Essential Criteria
* Educated to GCSE standard (or equivalent)
* Experience of working in a team environment, providing information and support to colleagues
* Ability to be flexible in working hours, working night shifts or weekends if required
* Computer literacy, knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel
* Driving Licence to enable the post holder to fulfil the duties of the role
Desirable Criteria
* Experience working within a similar role and/or within a Testing Laboratory or the wider construction, asphalt, concrete or quarrying industry
* Experience of working with recognised accreditation standards, ie BS, ISO
* Understand and have knowledge of all current UK (BS EN) standards, for aggregates, asphalt and concrete
Some important information
* 33 days per year (including bank holidays)
* A tailored, competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Holiday buy scheme
* 1 day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice (fully paid!) and fund-matching up to £200 for charitable events
* Make a Material Difference Awards
* Employee Assistance Programme providing a wide range of health and wellbeing support 24/7
* Enhanced parental leave policy
* Option to participate in our ShareSave scheme
* Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
* Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
* Broad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathways.
Breedon Ireland is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer.
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