Job Description
WE ARE CDE.
HERE TO CREATE OUR BEST WORLD, A TON AT A TIME.
Sand is a finite resource, and it’s running out. Today, population growth and the pace of progress means the world is devouring sand like never before – 50 billion tonnes a year globally. This demand is unsustainable. Together with our customers we have already diverted over 100 million tonnes of waste material from landfill and put it back into the materials market for use in construction; protecting sand & aggregates in areas where natural material reserves are in decline and enabling production to happen closer to markets. We are minimising environmental impact and laying the foundations for the circular economy
At CDE we work across the natural processing and waste recycling sectors, in five regions, to pioneer industry-leading, world-changing engineering solutions. Our headquarters are in Northern Ireland, and we have offices in the USA, Australia, Austria, and Brazil. For over 30 years we have relentlessly innovated and co-created wet processing solutions – completing over 2,000 global projects – and we’re only getting started. Our purpose is to create our best world, a ton at a time; empowering our customers to transform their materials into valuable resources for the betterment of people, planet, and their bottom lines.
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About The Role
Job Purpose
As a CDE technician you will play a crucial part in supporting the core business operations of CDE. All training required to undertake this role will be provided to the successful candidate. The day-to-day activities as a CDE technician will be based within the CDE materials laboratory, checking samples in and out, conducting routine tests, equipment maintenance, setting up bespoke experiments, etc.
The testing of the samples provided by CDE customers, enables the business to specify the equipment requirements for the sales process and the subsequent performance of the completed projects. The testing will range in nature from routine test work to bespoke pilot scale testing, supporting new research processes and areas of interest for CDE. Within this role, meticulous recording and reporting of test results, as well as maintaining quality records in the laboratory will be of utmost importance. This role contributes to the efficient operation of the laboratory and the optimisation of washing plant designs. A suitable candidate would be practical with an eye for detail and highly motivated that is interested in a good blend of hands on/hands off work.
Responsibilities:
* Organising and scheduling the testing of samples submitted for testing.
* Sampling and testing of aggregate materials.
* Process testing of the materials to allow washing plant design to be optimised
* Recording of all data linked to the testing activities.
* Reporting of all results in the provided professional format in keeping with CDE document procedures.
* Maintain good systems of work for the laboratory function.
* Update relevant Quality checklists and report any Non-Conformances.
* Maintaining and recording calibration of laboratory equipment
* Adhere to all CDE Lab policies and procedures. Suggest constructive improvement ideas.
* Operate Pilot scale wash plant and provide improvement ideas and solutions for increasing efficiency.
* Maintain lab facilities and equipment to a high standard ensuring a highly professional environment is maintained.
* Adhere to CDE’s HR and H&S policies.
Skills Needed
People
About The Company
WE ARE CDE. ENGINEERED FOR YOU We empower our customers to transform waste into valuable resources through innovative co-creation, laying the foundations for the circular economy. We help our customers maximise their natural resources in the most sustainable way possible – with greater efficiency and less waste than ever before. Our unparalleled speed and scale are down to our proximity to our customers and our deep understanding of their challenges. Our track record of proven solutions consistently meets our customers’ needs precisely, operating in challenging environments from the Arctic to the Equator. Wet processing is our sole focus –our experience and expertise is unmatched in this field. Every day, in everything we do, we strive to do it right. We want to be the best at what we do and deliver the maximum benefit for our customers. We pull together, as a team, in pursuit of this common cause. Our “Customer for Life” mentality fortifies each of our projects, with CDE engineers delivering continuous, limitless support.
Company Culture
We recognise that it is our people that have established CDE as market leader in developing solutions for the wet processing industry both within natural materials processing and waste recycling sectors. OUR PURPOSE IS TO CREATE OUR BEST WORLD, A TON AT A TIME. To do that, we must continue to build our global team by adding the most ambitious, driven and talented people. We will challenge you, elevate you and broaden your horizons. We will help you to be the best you can be both personally and professionally. We are renowned for our energy and can do attitude…. and at times seemingly delivering the impossible. We also know that all the will in the world won’t take us anywhere unless we work together. And we like to have fun together - life’s too short and we spend most of it at work. If we lose the power to laugh, we lose the power to think. We will continue to add the most dynamic, ambitious and talented individuals to the CDE team.
Desired Criteria
* Relevant Technician experience
* Higher level qualification
* Prior knowledge of accreditation processes
* Prior knowledge of general lab equipment
* Good customer facing skills
* Dependable and reliable
* Enthusiastic, energetic self-starter able to work on own initiative
Required Criteria
* 5 GCSE’s including Maths/English or equivalent
* Good knowledge of mechanical equipment and maintenance
* Microsoft office knowledge: Excel, Outlook, Word
* Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail
* Proactive nature
* Team orientation and a collaborative working style
* Good interpersonal skills
* The ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
* Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
* Able to work under pressure.
* Clearance to work in the UK.
Closing DateThursday 4th December, 2025