Are you a Materials Testing Technician or Laboratory Testing Technician looking for a permanent role? Then please read on as we may just have the role for you.
This role is working on a joint venture between Tarmac and RG Carters with the business name of C & H Quickmix.
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 Readymix Technical Team. The role is based from our Norwich site, in Norfolk and is easily commutable from Spixworth, Wymondham, Taverham, Loddon, Aylsham, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth, Gorleston-on-Sea, Hopton, Lowestoft, Beccles, Dereham, Cromer, North Walsham and the 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.
Role Responsibility
The role of Materials Testing Technician will report directly to the Technical Manager working on the testing of Readymix and developing products. The role is both site and laboratory based as you will be required to go out on to the sites to obtain samples which is an essential aspect of the job.
You will be responsible for, but not limited to:
* Possessing good communication skills and being able to liaise with stakeholders of varying seniority levels.
* Having an understanding of civil engineering materials, materials testing, and site construction operations.
* Working closely with the Technical Manager, Materials Technicians, and the onsite teams to gain knowledge across a wide range of subjects.
* Collaborating with the Technical Manager for site testing, checking results, carrying out preliminary investigations into complaints, and providing technical information to clients.
* Organising and undertaking technical testing to ensure test regimes and workload are met, complying with Company systems.
* Supporting the investigation and resolution of quality issues, advising operations and Site Teams of results, and potentially suggesting actions for improvement.
* Ensuring testing procedures are fully documented, understood, and communicated to comply with company standards.
* Carrying out sampling and testing in line with contract requirements utilising in-house company Schedule and external 3rd party accredited test houses where required.
* Advising Technical Manager and Operational staff when quality standards are being compromised and taking appropriate action to rectify quality issues.
* Ensuring your work is carried out in line with company procedures and in a safe manner while maintaining a safe and accredited testing environment and having the correct equipment available in calibration.
* Having knowledge of on-site Health and Safety policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL - Full UK car driving licence with no more than 6 points as you will have a company vehicle for this role to visit sites – business use only.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful applicant in the role of Materials Testing Technician will be instrumental in the future development and support of our Highways, Readymix, and Technical Teams.
* It is preferred that applicants have five GCSEs (A*C / 9-5) including English, Maths, and Science.
* NVQ – level 3 – Technician or similar relevant in-house certification would be beneficial but is not essential.
* Working knowledge of Readymix products would be highly beneficial.
* Knowledge of testing schedule maintenance.
* Experience in meeting sampling frequencies and reporting results.
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant Standards and their application, e.g., MCHW, BS.
* Ability to maintain electronic records to efficiently demonstrate conformity and provide supporting data.
Why Us
Along with the role of Materials Testing Technician, we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:
* 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 including (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.
Salary: Competitive Salary + Vehicle + Overtime + Bonus + Benefits Package
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