Help ensure asphalt quality through site sampling and laboratory testing. Based in Nijkerk, you work in the lab and at project sites, usually from 07:00 to 16:00, with occasional night or weekend visits.
The role
In an asphalt laboratory in Nijkerk, you contribute to quality control on road construction projects. You test asphalt samples and help develop and assess asphalt mixes. You work both in the laboratory and at project sites across the Netherlands.
Main duties
- Take asphalt core samples.
- Support the placement of foundation layers and asphalt in road structures.
- Collect samples and required measurement data.
- Carry out laboratory tests independently or with colleagues, and take and analyze samples in line with applicable standards and guidelines.
- Take appropriate action when results deviate from requirements.
- Prepare, process, report and archive test results.
Schedule and team
Your working hours are 07:00 to 16:00. As roadworks often take place at night or on weekends, you may occasionally visit a project at those times. You will work in a small, varied team, with scope to rotate between roles by agreement.
What you bring
- A completed MBO qualification in Civil Engineering or (Physical) Laboratory Technology.
- Relevant experience in road construction.
- A TMS certificate for radiation-protection supervision and a VCA-VOL certificate.
- A category BE driving licence, required to drive the drilling vehicle.
- Willingness to take a course in asphalt technology and stay up to date with developments in the field.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, communicate findings persuasively with a solution-focused approach, and work systematically in accordance with protocols.
What is offered
- Gross salary of €3,500–€4,500 per month, depending on your knowledge, skills and experience.
- 25 vacation days and 15 ADV days.
- A work vehicle for travel to project sites.
- A small, close-knit team that pays attention to your needs.
- After a few years, the opportunity to discuss a next step in your career.