Derbyshire County Council Highway Materials Laboratory has a vacancy for an enthusiastic technically minded individual who is collaborative in working well with others within the Laboratory and our colleagues in Derbyshire County Council.
The principal work of the highways laboratory, comprises the testing of materials used in the construction and maintenance of the County’s 5,300km highway network, which includes Asphalt, Aggregates, Soils, Concrete and Road Markings.
Applicants will need to demonstrate good communication and staff management skills, both written and verbal and be reliable / flexible, as weekend and night work may be required.
Capability to carry out sampling and testing of highway materials is essential along with the ability to interpret and produce accurate technical reports for our clients (internally and externally).
Knowledge of laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance is desirable along with principles, techniques and procedures associated with highway maintenance and construction works.
Supporting, managing, and training Laboratory Technicians over a range of diverse projects, that includes our Asphalt Resurfacing and Surface Dressing programmes.
Working from our UKAS Accredited Highways Laboratory in Ambergate, you will be required to travel across the County visiting road construction and civil engineering sites and quarries as work demands.
A UK Full Driving Manual Gearbox Licence is required.
Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including:
1. Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
2. 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
3. Training and development opportunities
4. Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites.
5. Smarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work scheme.
6. Supportive management and team.
7. Access to our in-house occupational services which also includes free eye tests, physiotherapy and counselling.
8. Derbyshire rewards – offering hundreds of discounts and cashback.