Product Development Technician

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.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Purpose of the role

We have an opportunity for a Product Development Technician for concrete to join our small team at our Chipping Sodbury laboratory.

Conduct fresh and hardened concrete testing to support the business line in development of high performing concrete mixes to UKAS standards. Assist in assessment of primary and secondary aggregates, admixtures and novel concrete ingredients.

The successful candidate will be able to work to UKAS standards and assist the Senior Technician.

Key Accountabilities

• Production and testing of bespoke concrete solutions
• Assessment of ingredients on concrete performance
• Maintain equipment and facilities in good working order
• Conduct sample visits
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment
• Manage stock levels of equipment, cements, aggregates and admixtures to ensure efficient use of lab time
• Maintain all required Health & Safety and Quality records
• The post holder will be able to demonstrate familiarity with Microsoft Office applications as well as SAP and Contessa, although training will be provided.
  
  
  

What’s On Offer

Salary: £26,500 - £28,500 Dependent on experience

Hours: 40 pw

Schedule: 8am- 4:30pm - 30 minutes lunch unpaid

Overime: Paid overtime available

• 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