Laboratory Technician

• Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental compliance

• Understanding of Risk Assessments, Operating Procedures, COSHH

• GCSE - Maths, Science, English

• A level preferred (not mandatory requirement)

• Strong communication and analytical skills

• Uncompromised attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Mature work ethic

• Full on the job training given.

• Develop product knowledge of cements and supplementary cementitious materials.

• NVQ's and University qualifications in Building Materials and Concrete Technology.

We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice, with accreditations including:

Armed Forces Covenant (Gold) | Disability Confident | 5% Club (Platinum) | Mates in Mind | Clear Assured | STEM Ambassador |MPQC Member

• Competitive Package: Salary, paid over-time, generous pension

• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), agile/flexible working, holiday purchase, and sabbatical options

• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced support for maternity, paternity, adoption, IVF, neonatal care, and menopause

• Inclusive Culture: Paid volunteering day and active employee communities (LGBTQ+, Women in STEM, Armed Forces, and more)

• Wellbeing & Development: Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts, and continuous learning opportunities

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.

Are you passionate about quality, safety, and making a real impact in the construction materials industry? Heidelberg Materials UK is looking for a dedicated Laboratory Technician to join our technical team and ensure our building materials products meet the highest standards.

At Heidelberg Materials UK, we don't just build materials, we build careers. You'll be part of a team that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take ownership of quality and contribute to projects that shape the future, we want to hear from you.

As a Laboratory Technician, you'll be at the heart of our central technical operations and responsible for:

• Carry out physical testing on mortars and chemical analysis on cementitious materials.

• Ensure compliance with BS EN standards and local operating procedures.

• Review and input test data into LIMS.

• Accurately input data into LIMS, reporting anomalies and errors.

• Input in a timely manner and review data tracking reports.

• Product development and research.

• Industry development projects.

• Plant operational efficiency technical support.

• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures

• Liaise with contractors and internal teams to meet customer expectations

• Report any defects or issues affecting product quality or safety

• Maintain Laboratory cleanliness and professional standards

• Support investigations into product issues and complaints

• Challenge unsafe or non-compliant behaviours

• Report quality and safety near misses

• Daily checks to ensure compliance with quality criterion from relevant BS EN standards.

• Daily checks to ensure equipment is safe to operate.

• Routine calibration checks to ensure equipment accuracy.

• Maintain high levels of cleanliness of machines and equipment.

• Follow all safety protocols and regulatory standards.

• Actively report near misses and ensure safe working practices.

Location: Scunthorpe
Contract Type: Perm - Full time
Salary: £27,976.00

Do you have experience in Quality Control, Factory Production Control, or Data Analysis? Perhaps you have good technical experiences from a Manufacturing Technician or Engineering Technician background? If you pride yourself on accuracy of performance and a meticulous eye for detail, then you have the skills we are looking for.