Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 3,500 people and operating around 280 manufacturing sites in the UK. We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement. Purpose of the role Team leadership of Quality Control technicians, responsible for the sampling and testing of the business' Concrete, Asphalt and Quarry products. It is the duties of the Senior Technician to perform sampling, field testing and specimen preparation tasks for Concrete, Asphalt and Quarry products in accordance with relevant British standards and company procedures whilst also supervising a team of up to 10 Quality Control Technicians. You will be working as part of the Technical team with either direct or remote supervision of the technicians, whilst ensuring excellent standards and attention to detail are maintained. The role includes supervision of the day to day running of the UKAS Laboratory at Whatley, sampling and testing material for the Hinkley Point C and HS2 projects. Good communication and strong leadership qualities are a necessity in order to facilitate the smooth running of the team, and you'll be liaising with Area and Regional Technical Manager's on a daily basis to achieve this. Heidelberg Materials technical UK is committed to maintaining an industry leading level of customer satisfaction through continuous assurance and improvement of its product portfolio and technical services by developing, documenting and maintaining a comprehensive quality management program. Key Accountability Maximising the contribution of the technical department towards ensuring cost effective product manufacture. Establishing and maintaining product quality levels consistent with commercial/operational drivers and customer requirements. Administering high quality technical support to Commercial, Operations and external customers Other duties as requested by your manager What’s On Offer Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces) Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover