About Us 

Breedon is a leading construction and materials group in Ireland and Great Britain with a group turnover of c. £1.6 billion per annum.  We operate 2 cement plants, over 100 quarries, 50 asphalt plants, 170 ready-mixed concrete plants, as well as a range of contract surfacing and other essential products to help our customers build the places where we all live, work, and play. 

Our People are our passion, by working as One Breedon, with shared goals and a common purpose, we are making a material difference.

We are keeping it simple; we are making it happen, we are striving to improve, we are showing we care.

Overview:
We are currently seeking a Construction Material Technician to join our team at Temple Quarry.

As a Construction Material Technician, you will be responsible for efficiently and effectively assisting in the quality assurance of quarrying and surfacing products. To conduct onsite and offsite materials testing and update electronic records.

More about what you will do…

• To test and sample aggregate, bituminous and unbound and earthworks materials including grading analysis, binder content and physical, chemical and mechanical testing in a safe and efficient manner, both in the laboratory and on contracting sites/plant.
• To conduct daily organoleptic checks for lab, production facilities and all stockpiles 
• To maintain a safe and tidy workspace and ensure the efficient running of the laboratory 
• To maintain quality standards by following Company and accrediting bodies quality procedures and protocol.
• To record sample details on test record sheets and laboratory software.
• To calibrate all testing equipment.
• To prepare for inspections from independent accrediting bodies
• To undertake daily laboratory equipment checks
• To investigate all material related complaints & provide suitable & sufficient feedback & evidence to support.
• To provide technical cover for other contracts within UK & Ireland.

What we need from you…

Essential Criteria

• Educated to GCSE standard (or equivalent) 
• Experience of working in a team environment, providing information and support to colleagues
• Ability to be flexible in working hours, working night shifts or weekends if required
• Computer literacy, knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel
• Driving licence to enable the post holder to fulfil the duties of the role

 Desirable Criteria

• Experience working within a similar role and/or within a Testing Laboratory or the wider construction, asphalt, concrete or quarrying industry
• Experience of working with recognised accreditation standards, i.e. BS, ISO, NRA
• Understand and have knowledge of all current UK (BS EN) standards, for aggregates, asphalt and concrete

Some important information…

• 33 days per year (including bank holidays)
• A tailored, competitive salary 
• Company pension scheme 
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Holiday buy scheme
• 1 day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice (fully paid!) and fund-matching up to £200 for charitable events
• Make a Material Difference Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme providing a wide range of health and wellbeing support 24/7 
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Option to participate in our ShareSave scheme
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Broad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathways.

Breedon Group is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer.