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Technical Supervisor - Concrete & Materials

Job Description

Technical Supervisor Full time Gloucestershire

Breedon are currently seeking a Technical Supervisor based in the Gloucestershire area. Reporting to the Technical Manager, the key responsibilities of the role will be:

• Supervising day to day activities for all technical staff ensuring that health and safety, compliance and quality standards are achieved and maintained

The operations of conformity, factory production control and the quality systems for all products (rmx, mortar, screed, aggregates)

Optimising the use of available materials for all products

Interpretation of incoming specifications

Internal and external audits

Maintaining a clean working environment

Writing quality reports

Investigating and resolving customer complaints

Maintaining UKAS standards where appropriate

Meeting targets and objectives set by the Technical Manager

Validation of results

Meeting the required test rates

Identifying non-conformities and undertake investigations to establish the root cause

Operating the FPC control systems for all products and take appropriate action to maintain control

Representing the company at internal and external audits as requested by the Technical Manager

Assessing the material usage to ensure the designs are running at the optimum

Evaluating specifications and offer recommendations for alternative products to commercial staff where appropriate

Supporting commercial staff in resolving customer complaints, technical queries and any required site visits

Reporting and discuss internal material/product issues with the appropriate manager with a view to obtaining a satisfactory resolution

Reporting FPC issues with solutions and recommendations

Development of new products and concepts

Trial mixes for concrete and mortar

It is essential that you have experience in a technical capacity for readymix concrete, which will include the use of quality management and FPC systems. You must also be computer literate, with a good understanding of MS Office. It is also essential that you have excellent communication skills with the ability to put forward strong, rational arguments, and are able to demonstrate a rational decision-making process whilst under pressure. It would be advantageous if you have experience of working with concrete, screeds, mortar and aggregates. It is desirable for you to possess CGLI Concrete Technology.

A full driving licence is essential for you to be considered for this role as you will be required to drive a company van.

The Group places the highest importance on sustained standards of excellence in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management and you will be expected to contribute to the Company's zero harm culture.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered including business-use van, pension and life assurance.

Department Technical Contract type Permanent Salary Competitive Closing date for applications 5th August, 2021

By applying for this role, your details will be sent to Ortolan People, who are acting as consultants for the hiring company. Ortolan People are engaged to provide recruitment support in processing applications. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants within three working days. Occasionally for roles with a very high volume of applicants, this may not be possible.

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