Materials Testing Technician

Are you an experienced Materials Testing Technician looking for your next permanent role?  Then read on as we may just have the role for you.

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters.  We want to get to know you.  If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. 

We are currently recruiting for a Materials Testing Technician to join our fantastic team at our Asphalt Plant in Hayes, Middlesex.  The site is easily accessible from towns such as Hayes, West Drayton, Slough, Hounslow, Watford, Twickenham, Stanwell, Northolt, Ealing, Acton, Harrow, Pinner, Ruislip, Gerrards Cross, Northwood, Feltham, Beaconsfield, Maidenhead, Amersham, Stanmore, Rickmansworth surrounding areas. 

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main ResponsibilitiesThe role of Materials Testing Technician will report directly to the Regional Technical Manager and you will work directly alongside Tarmac colleagues, reporting daily to our laboratories with your focus being on Aggregate and Asphalt across the region of work.

To be successful in this role the ideal candidate for the position of Materials Testing Technician will have experience and knowledge of Materials Testing, Aggregate and Asphalt knowledge would prove highly beneficial. You will also (not exhaustive):

Possess good communications skills and will be able to liaise with stakeholders of varying seniority levels
You will be required to have an understanding of civil engineering materials, materials testing and site construction operations
You will work closely with the Technical Coordinator, Senior Technicians, Material Technicians and the onsite teams to gain knowledge across a wide range of subjects
Work with the other Technicians for site testing, checking results, carrying out preliminary investigations into complaints, and providing technical information to clients
The role will involve travel to sites across the region and outdoor working – not always glamourous
Organise and undertake technical testing to ensure test regimes and workload are met, comply with UKAS and/or Company systems
Support the investigation; and resolve quality issues, advise operations and Site Teams of results and potentially suggest actions for improvement 
Test procedures – To ensure testing procedures are fully documented, understood and communicated to comply with UKAS standard where required and have the correct equipment available in calibration
Sampling & Testing – To carry out sampling and testing in line with contract requirements
Advise Senior Technician and Operational staff when quality standards are being compromised and take appropriate action to rectify quality issues
To help investigate and resolve complaints and queries
Have knowledge of on-site Health and Safety policies and procedures 

This role works a DAY shift rotation of 2 on / 2 off with the expectation to cover annual leave and overtime in the role

The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate for the role of Materials Testing Technician should be able to evidence previous experience and knowledge of test procedures for materials testing with a focus on concrete and asphalt wet and hardened properties and would have previous experience as a site or laboratory materials technician.

Qualifications/Requirements/Capabilities:

It is preferred that applicants have five GCSEs (A*C / 9-5) including English, Maths and Science
Knowledge of UKAS schedule maintenance
Knowledge of concrete and asphalt operations and techniques
Experience of how to meet sampling frequencies, reporting of results
Knowledge and understanding of relevant Standards and their application
Ability to maintain electronic records to efficiently demonstrate conformity and provide supporting dataESSENTIAL - Full UK manual car driving licence with no more than 6 points as you will have a company vehicle for business use for this role

Why UsAlong with the role of Materials Testing Technician we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: 

Bonus scheme 
Enhanced holiday entitlement 
Contributory pension scheme 
Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. 
Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice 
Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
Training and development opportunities  

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future? 

Tarmac is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

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