Highways Materials Technician (Site Audits & Inspections) (Home-based in England, UK)

A new vacancy for a Highways Materials Technician (Audit & Inspection) with leading provider of test, inspection & approval services for the Construction industry. The role will be home-based but require regular field visits to customer sites to provide technical assessement & inspection services (with full back and support from the company's two UK offices). Candidates with Highways products experience in any of the following areas will be of particular interest: SURFACE DRESSINGS, MICRO-SURFACINGS, BOND COATS, HIGH FRICTION SURFACING SYSTEMS, THIN SURFACING, CRACK & PATCH REPAIR SYSTEMS or MANHOLE REINSTATEMENT SYSTEMS.

About You:

The company is looking for a Highways Materials Technician (Audit & Inspection) who is committed to excellence and playing a critical part in the business' focus on serving its clients better. You must be comfortable working in a structured environment, but with the ability to adapt when necessary. You should also be able to work independently, or as part of a team, and have the confidence to suggest improvements to work more efficiently when necessary.

Essential Responsibilities:

To complete product assessments against the company's highways scheme requirements, site investigation reports on defective installations, carry out general highways inspections on site, ensure compliance with pre-identified scheme requirements and deliver the required levels of productivity whilst maintaining the quality of inspections carried out.

Desired Skills and Technical Expertise:

- Construction/Highways Product Installation Techniques.

- Experience conducting field-based product/site inspections and assessments.

- Technical knowledge of Highways products (esp. those relating to HIGHWAYS SURFACING, COATING and REPAIR SYSTEMS)

- Excellent communication skills.

- A relevant qualification (min. HNC)