Job Description

Do you enjoy handson, practical work rather than a deskbased laboratory role? Would you like the opportunity to make a real difference and develop your career? Are you detaildriven, safetyconscious and confident working both independently and as part of a small site team? If so, this could be the role for you! LocationBased at Dolyhir / Strinds Quarry, near Presteigne (Herefordshire), this role will also cover our sister site in Presteigne as well as sites in Newport and Leominster. It is easily accessible from Kington, Hereford, HayonWye, Leominster, Builth Wells, Llandrindod Wells and Ludlow. The RoleWe’re looking for a Materials Testing Technician to join our welcoming and supportive team at our Dolyhir and other sites in the area. This is a vital operational role, directly supporting quarries and asphalt plants by ensuring materials meet required quality and safety standards.Reporting to the Senior Technician, you’ll carry out daily sampling and testing of construction materials, primarily aggregates and asphalt. Accuracy, consistency and a strong commitment to health and safety are essential.This is not a traditional “lab coat” role – it’s a practical, sitebased position where you’ll play a key part in keeping operations running smoothly. Key ResponsibilitiesDaily sampling and testing of aggregates and asphalt materials with a high level of accuracyCarrying out testing safely, in line with manual handling capabilities and Health and Safety proceduresConducting the majority of testing within a laboratory environment using ovens, furnaces, sieves, weighing equipment and other scientific apparatusMonitoring and reporting on material quality for both internal and external customersMaintaining strict adherence to Company Health and Safety standards at all timesOccasional sampling and testing at other regional sites when required About YouThis role would suit someone who is hard working, proactive and adept at recognising issues and problem solving. We welcome applications from experienced technicians however if you don’t have experience but are keen to develop the appropriate skills then full training can be provided.