Job Introduction
Our Highways Laboratory delivers a specialist highway materials testing service.
This service will be managed and delivered as part of Infrastructure+.
Main Responsibility
In this role, you will:
- undertake material classification and testing of materials both within and outside the Laboratory in accordance with required standards, in order to deliver the requirements of the service.
- also train and supervise Laboratory Technicians and support the Testing Manager in liaising with clients and managing the day to day operations in the laboratory.
The Ideal Candidate
Ideally you will have
- have a HNC (or equivalent qualification) or minimum of 2 years experience working in a Highways Laboratory.
- experience in the testing of soils, concrete, bituminous and other construction materials and site investigations and insitu testing of soils and other materials.
- knowledge of testing standards and material specifications.
For further information please email Emma Loach, Laboratory Manager at, emma.loach@staffordshire.gov.uk
About Staffordshire County Council
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We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
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We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits.
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As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
