Concrete Technician

​SRC Group

  • Colchester, Essex
  • £28,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:MAIN TASKS OF JOB:
  • Daily liaising with Technical Manager (TM), Senior Technician (ST), Concrete batchers & drivers, and customers
  • Sampling and testing concrete on site – Consistence, air content, plastic density, temperature and making of
test cubes, including subsequent demoulding & curing
  • Sampling of recycled water.
  • Sampling & labelling of aggregates -
o Delivery of samples for external testing
o Testing of samples for internal purposes; Particle Size Distribution, Moisture, Chloride
  • Calibration of laboratory / test equipment.
  • Density & Compressive testing of concrete cubes.
  • Moisture, Density & Compressive testing of concrete blocks
  • Data entry on to control systems and first line reporting.
  • Assisting with lab / plant trials and testing
  • Answering customer (and potential customer) product enquiries, including the referral to TM/ST where
necessary.
  • Monitoring and testing of water (quarry & landfill samples & meters etc.)
  • Gas meter readings
  • Challenge behaviours which demonstrate a negative attitude towards product quality & conformity.
  • To comply with the Laboratory Procedures Manual and the Quality Manual in support of the Company’s
Quality Objectives
  • To act in accordance with the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and
practices, highlighting any issues appropriately.
  • Update areas of knowledge as required to carry out the job correctly.
  • Attend development / training courses (internal & external) as required.
  • Investigate & feed back to TM/ST on quality issues seen at concrete plants & customer sites
  • To perform duties as directed by Technical Manager and Senior Technician
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
  • A proven track record in a technical function, although full training will be given to the successful applicant
to develop your skills.
  • Flexible.
  • Good telephone manner
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility to undertake a wide variety of administration tasks
  • Strong literacy and numeracy and communication skills.
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel between sites.
  • You will be highly organised paying attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work individually under your own initiative and as part of a team
  • Must have full driving license
  • A real drive for results with a high level of customer focus
Salary 28k to 30kRELATIONSHIPS:
  • Responsible to: Technical Manager plus Senior Technician (in a supervisory role)
  • Responsible for: None
  • Liaison with: Directors, Managers, Customers, Supplier
SRC Group is a one stop shop for all your construction needs!We are a leading supplier of construction materials and waste solutions throughout London and the Southeast.Our experienced and skilled contracting department are available for all your demolition requirements.As a family run business with many ties in the Home Counties area, SRC Group prides itself on providing a reliable service and quality materials to all its customers.

​SRC Group