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 – Consistence, air content, plastic density, temperature and making of 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 on to control systems and first line reporting. • Assisting with lab / plant trials and testing • Answering customer (and potential customer) product enquiries, including the 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. • To comply with the Laboratory Procedures Manual and the Quality Manual in support of the Company’s Quality Objectives • To 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 • To perform duties as directed by Technical Manager and Senior Technician THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: • A proven track record in a technical function, although full training will be given to the successful applicant to develop your skills. • Flexible. • Good telephone manner • Good interpersonal skills • Flexibility to undertake a wide variety of administration tasks • Strong literacy and numeracy and communication skills. • Flexibility and willingness to travel between sites. • You will be highly organised paying attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to work individually under your own initiative and as part of a team • Must have full driving license • A real 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