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 O'Callaghans Mills Asphalt Plant in Co.
Clare.
As a Construction Material Technician, you will be responsible for efficiently and effectively assisting in the quality assurance of quarrying and surfacing products.
To conduct onsite and offsite materials testing and update electronic records.
More about what you will do...
To test and sample aggregate, bituminous and unbound and earthworks materials including grading analysis, binder content and physical, chemical and mechanical testing in a safe and efficient manner, both in the laboratory and on contracting sites/plant.
To conduct daily organoleptic checks for lab, production facilities and all stockpiles To maintain a safe and tidy workspace and ensure the efficient running of the laboratory To maintain quality standards by following Company and accrediting bodies quality procedures and protocol.
To record sample details on test record sheets and laboratory software.
To calibrate all testing equipment.
To prepare for inspections from independent accrediting bodies To undertake daily laboratory equipment checks To investigate all material related complaints