Quality Control Technician

Overview

Conducts QC testing on concrete/aggregates, inspects materials, ensures compliance, reports data.

Key Responsibilities

• material inspection
• concrete testing
• documentation
• safety compliance
• project coordination
• stakeholder liaison

Tasks

-Compliance & Safety: Follow all safety protocols and regulatory standards Actively report near misses and ensure safe working practices -Maintain site cleanliness, security, and professional standards -Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate logs, calibration records, and databases Prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders -Material Inspection: Inspect raw materials (cement, sand, limestone, admixtures) Monitor deliveries and verify against specifications -Supervision & Mentorship: Guide junior technicians and review test results Share technical expertise and training -Transport test specimens as required -Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures -Project Coordination: Collaborate with contractors and quality managers Conduct site visits and sample collection Uphold the EDF Code of Conduct for Sizewell C -Support investigations into product issues and site practices -Challenge unsafe or non-compliant behaviours -Report any defects or issues affecting product quality or safety -Testing & Quality Control: Conduct field and lab tests on concrete and aggregates (slump, compressive strength, etc.) Ensure compliance with ASTM, BS EN, and local standards Analyse data and produce detailed reports -Liaise with contractors and internal teams to meet customer expectations

Requirements

• triple bar
• communication
• cscs cert
• nvq
• health safety
• teamwork

What You Bring

-Triple Bar Nuclear New Build qualification -Strong communication and analytical skills -CSCS certification for construction sites -NVQ qualification in a relevant field -Solid understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental compliance -Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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Benefits

-Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more) -Competitive Package: Salary, bonus incentives, generous pension, and life assurance -Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities -Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options -Level 1 Award Training -Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause

About Heidelberg Materials Uk

-Born from Hanson Trust in 1964 and acquired by HeidelbergCement in 2007, it now operates under a unified global brand. -With over 300 sites across the UK—from quarries to depots—it underpins everything from local housing to major infrastructure projects. -It delivers essential materials like aggregates, cement, asphalt and ready‑mixed concrete to roads, bridges, hospitals and schools. -Known for innovation like carbon‑captured ‘evoZero’ cement and pioneering low‑carbon concrete and asphalt offerings. -Standout moment: world‑first hydrogen‑powered kiln trials in Lancashire and pioneering CCS investment at Padeswood cement works. -They’ve grown through acquisition too—recently adding UK recycling firms like B&A Group to expand sustainable services.

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