Concrete Technician
SRC Group
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 £37K
RELATIONSHIPS
Responsible to: Technical Manager plus Senior Technician (in a supervisory role)
Responsible for: None
Liaison with: Directors, Managers, Customers, Supplier