Batching Plant Lab Assistant at Levitikal Group

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the daily testing of concrete specimens to the high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency within agreed timescales.
• Execution of concrete production or testing tasks according to standard operating procedures or testing standards
• Shovel and carry material in buckets for testing
• Communicate between contractors, dispatch, labs and mixer drivers
• Monitor concrete testing on jobsites to ensure proper procedures are being followed
• Coordinate trucks on jobsites if needed
• Keeping accurate and legible records of all works undertaken.
• Ensuring that test equipment used is checked, cleaned and maintained.
• Processing test specimens through the laboratory and ensuring all samples are marked and stored correctly.
• Understand, follow, and enforce all safety standards
• Assisting with laboratory maintenance and general housekeeping.

Requirements

• First degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years, preferably more, hands-on experience in cement and concrete testing in a laboratory or industrial setting as well as familiarity with both ready-mix and dry-cast concrete production.
• Good knowledge of concrete testing, durability tests, aggregates (specific gravity, absorption, moisture, sieve analysis..), and lab equipment.
• Good Numerical and Mathematical understanding.
• Organised and able to work to deadlines 
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, while maintaining professionalism. 
• Good communication and reporting skills 
• Maintain concentration and have a keen eye for detail