Staffordshire County Council’s Highway Laboratory provides specialist testing and advice on the suitability and use of construction materials, as well as approval testing on new construction and investigations of older roads to inform best remedial options.
Responsibilities
* Learn various test methods under the instruction of senior staff and demonstrate competence via internal auditing.
* Carry out laboratory testing involving sample receipt, preparation, testing and data processing on a range of materials, soils, aggregates, bituminous materials and concrete.
* Carry out field testing on natural ground, and man‑made highways construction materials, which may involve sampling materials from stockpiles or operating trailer‑mounted coring rigs.
Qualifications
* GCSE (grade C or above or equivalent) in a mathematical subject and English.
* Driving licence, as travel to different sites and locations will be required.
* Ability to work within a team to meet changing workload requirements, and the ability to work well independently.
* Willingness to learn new things and undertake training and assessment.
* Good time‑management skills.
* Comfortable working both inside and outdoors, including construction sites, highways, or undeveloped land.
* Attention to detail; laboratory results have major real‑world implications.
* Practical ability and problem‑solving skills.
* Competent ICT skills with software packages such as Microsoft Office.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written).
Preferred Experience
* Working knowledge or experience in the testing of soils and construction materials or site investigations and in‑situ testing of soils and other materials.
Flexible Working
We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and offer guaranteed interviews where the minimum criteria are met.
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