Application Deadline:8 February 2026Department:Technical (Product Quality and Development)Location:Ballycoolin Office, Rosemount Business Park, Ballycoolin Road, Dublin 11DescriptionAbout UsBreedon 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 asOne 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.OverviewWe are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our team at Ballycoolin Depot.As a Laboratory Technician you will be responsible for operating the plant to produce bitumen emulsion and the testing of emulsion samples whilst ensuring the highest level of quality and safety standards are adhered to.More About What You Will Do…Operating the plant to produce various grades of emulsion.To sample and test Bitumen Emulsion SamplesTo sample and test aggregate, asphalt and bituminous bindersTo record sample details on test record sheets and laboratory software.To undertake daily laboratory equipment checksTo calibrate Laboratory and Plant EquipmentTo maintain a safe and tidy workspace and ensure the efficient running of the laboratoryTo maintain quality standards by following Company and accrediting bodies quality procedures and protocol.To prepare for inspections from independent accrediting bodiesMonitoring raw materials as per production and testing requirementsTo support plant maintenance activitiesTo undertake any other reasonable duties as necessitated by your function.Be available for shift work and flexibility of working hours will be required from time to time.What We Need From You…Hold a full driving licenceBe willing to learn new skills associated with plant production and maintenanceExperience in Process or Manufacturing Industries an advantageHave previous experience in sampling and testing of construction materials or transferable skills from other employment types (as full training will be provided)Familiar with ISO 9001 Quality Management SystemAbility to learn quickly and take ownership of work.Able to work on own initiative and as part of a teamHave the physical ability to carry out sampling and handling of bulky or hot materialsHave the capacity to operate mechanical equipmentSome important information…35 days per year annual leave (including bank holidays)A tailored, competitive salaryCompany pension schemeLife Assurance SchemeHoliday buy schemeAccess to Online GP1 day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice (fully paid) and fund-matching up to £200 for charitable eventsMake a Material Difference AwardsEmployee Assistance Programme providing a wide range of health and wellbeing support 24/7Enhanced parental leave policyOption to participate in our ShareSave schemeAccess to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brandsHealth & Wellbeing InitiativesBroad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathwaysIf you're cycling, we've got you covered on the Bike to Work schemeBreedon Group is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer