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 test cubes, including subsequent demoulding & curing
* Sampling of recycled water
* Sampling & labelling of aggregates:
o Delivery of samples for external testing
o 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 into 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 when necessary
* Monitoring and testing of water samples (quarry & landfill) and meters
* Gas meter readings
* Challenging behaviors that demonstrate a negative attitude towards product quality & conformity
* Compliance with the Laboratory Procedures Manual and the Quality Manual to support the Company’s Quality Objectives
* Adherence to the Company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, procedures, and practices, highlighting issues appropriately
* Updating knowledge as required to perform the job correctly
* Attending development/training courses (internal & external) as needed
* Investigating & providing feedback to TM/ST on quality issues at concrete plants & customer sites
* Performing duties as directed by the Technical Manager and Senior Technician
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
* Proven track record in a technical role, with full training provided to develop skills
* Flexible and adaptable
* Good telephone manner and interpersonal skills
* Willingness to undertake various administration tasks
* Strong literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
* Willing to travel between sites
* Highly organized, attentive to detail and accuracy
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Full driving license required
* Results-driven with a high level of customer focus
Salary: 28k to 30k
RELATIONSHIPS:
* Responsible to: Technical Manager and Senior Technician (supervisory role)
* Responsible for: None
* Liaison with: Directors, Managers, Customers, Suppliers
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