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Contracting Technician – Materials Laboratory

December 22, 2021 | Comments Off on Contracting Technician – Materials Laboratory

Contracting Technician

Breedon are currently seeking a Contracting Technician based around the Midlands area. Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor and Technical Manager you will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of routine quality control testing of asphalt type material supplied to our contracting division; Breedon Surfacing Solutions.

This shall include routine testing of all site activities performed by Breedon Surfacing Solutions within the parameters of the relevant standards and documented QA procedures.

The key accountabilities of the role are:

  • Product sampling at minimum specified frequencies and in accordance with specified procedures
  • Product testing at minimum specified frequencies and in accordance with specified procedures
  • Sampling and testing in accordance with relevant BS EN standards and ISO 17025
  • Feedback from product monitoring
  • Consignment/delivery and laboratory preparation of samples for laboratory testing including accurate data handling & input into database/LIMS systems
  • Provision of sampling and testing documentation
  • Maintenance of site laying records in accordance with contract specification requirements
  • Product testing in accordance with specified procedures and relevant standards
  • As and when required to carry out tasks as undertaken by Laboratory Technicians

    • It is essential that you possess five GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English, at grade A-C, and hold a full driving licence. You will have technical experience, with appropriate skills in practical application of routine sampling and testing procedures and UKAS requirements.

    A working knowledge of Word/Excel is essential, operational use and working knowledge of database/LIMS systems such as Gradlab/Lastrada is desirable.

    About us

    Breedon is a leading construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland. We produce cement, aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, Welsh slate and specialist concrete and clay products, and offer a range of contracting services.

    The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.

    A competitive remuneration package will be offered including pension and life assurance.

    Closing date 05-01-2022

    By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.

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