Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 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 It is the duties of the Quality Control 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. Hanson 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. You will be working as part of a team with remote supervision in an efficient manner, whilst maintaining excellent standards and attention to detail. Key Accountabilities Carry out sampling, field testing and specimen preparation of Concrete, Asphalt and Quarry products in accordance with relevant British / European standards and company procedures. Investigate and feed back to the technical and operations teams on quality issues at relevant sites and depots under their control, including but not limited to: Concrete sampling, testing and preparation Asphalt sampling, testing and preparation Aggregate sampling, testing and preparation Preliminary plant or customer site investigations Preliminary investigation of product issues Review of water demands in RMC including plant M.C testing Review of site practice Review of truck delivery practices / issues Review product consistence variances Raise NCRs and Near Hits as appropriate. Challenge behaviours which demonstrate a negative attitude towards safety and/or quality. Assist with transportation of test specimens. 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