Lab Automation Maintenance Technician

Job Introduction

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 looking for a Lab Automation Maintenance Technician  to join our team in Tunstead Cement Plant in Buxton.

We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds. 

Role Responsibility

In the role of Lab Automation Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for:

• The operation and maintenance of the Robolab and associated infrastructure to support the cement production and quality objectives.
• You will be required to create and undertake preventive maintenance routines and be able to understand and communicate the results as well as troubleshoot faults from diagnostics to rectification in coordination with other departments when necessary.
• Take responsibility to ensure all testing meets the required internal and external standards, highlighting potential issues to the relevant department when necessary.
• Understanding the significance of the results generated, the interpretation of these and the implementation of improvements.
• This role is responsible to ensure the Robolab performs accurate analysis within the statutory legislation and the internal company Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental Standards.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Lab Automation Maintenance Technician will have experience of:

• Minimum qualification in a light-based mechanical trade such as auto mechanic or higher
• Experience in working on small mechanical devices including actuators, stepper drives, and pneumatic cylinders
• Working with automated robotics experience and with pneumatic solenoid operated machinery (preferable)
• Ability to read and understand pneumatic / control drawings and circuits
• Commitment to maintaining and improving H&S standards

Why Us

In addition to the role of Lab Automation Maintenance Technician we 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.

Tarmac Trading Limited