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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 Companys Quality Objectives To act in accordance with the Companys 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 30k RELATIONSHIPS: Responsible to: Technical Manager plus Senior Technician (in a supervisory role) Responsible for: None Liaison with: Directors, Managers, Customers, Supplier TPBN1_UKTJ