Construction Materials Technician - Cork (site based)
Breedon Group plc · Cork · posted 19 days ago
UK median £38,833
Occupation
8152Road construction operatives
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Where this salary sits
- UK pay for this occupation
- This role£32,079 to £46,527estimated
- UK median£38,833
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| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 25th | £32,079 |
| 50th | £38,833 |
| 75th | £46,527 |
| UK median | £38,833 |
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About Us
Breedon is a leading construction and materials group in Ireland and Great Britain with a group turnover of c. 1.6 billion per annum. We operate 2 cement plants, over 100 quarries, 50 asphalt plants, 170 ready-mixed concrete plants, as well as a range of contract surfacing and other essential products to help our customers build the places where we all live, work, and play.
Our People are our passion, by working as One Breedon , with shared goals and a common purpose, we are making a material difference.
We are keeping it simple; we are making it happen, we are striving to improve, we are showing we care.
Overview: We are currently seeking a Construction Material Technician to join our team at Breedon Surfacing Solutions.
As a Construction Material Technician, you will be working close with our contract surfacing division & will be responsible for onsite testing of all our Bituminous product’s.
More about what you will do…
To test and sample aggregate, bituminous and unbound and earthworks materials including material laying records, temperature checks & recording, compaction control testing with electrostatic density gauge, Rolling Straight edge testing, Surface Macrotexture testing (sandpatch), binder content and grading, both in the laboratory and on contracting sites/plant. To maintain a safe and tidy workspace and keep all equipment maintained To maintain quality standards by following Company and accrediting bodies quality procedures and protocol. To record sample details on test record sheets and electronic software programmes. To assist with the calibrating of all testing equipment. To prepare for inspections from independent accrediting bodies To undertake daily equipment checks To provide technical cover if required for other contracts within the Southern parts of Ireland.
What we need from you… Essential Criteria
Educated to Leaving certificate standard (or equivalent) Experience of working in a team environment, providing information and support to colleagues Ability to be flexible in working hours, working night shifts or weekends if required Driving licence to enable the post holder to fulfil the duties of the role
Desirable Criteria
Experience, knowledge and understanding of on-site testing, with particular regard to highway contracts and surfacing Have previous experience in sampling and testing of construction materials or transferable skills from other employment types (as full training will be provided) Have the awareness to work safely on a construction site or production depot Have a willingness to be flexible in your working pattern Have the physical ability to carry out sampling and handling of bulky materials Have the capacity to operate mechanical equipment such as Asphalt road coring drill Hold a full drivers licence & are capable to operate a small sized commercial van Enjoy interactions with internal customers, external contributors, and auditors Have a tolerance for and ability to handle the details and paperwork associated with the role
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