Materials Testing Technician (Readymix)

Job Introduction

Materials Testing Technician – Ready Mixed Concrete (RMX)

Sites across West Midlands

Do you have hands‑on experience sampling and testing ready mixed concrete? Do you thrive working in a site‑based role not purely working in a lab all day? If you care about quality, safety, and getting things right first time this could be the role for you!

The Role

We’re looking for a Materials Testing Technician (Ready Mixed Concrete) to join our RMX technical team, to be based at our Coventry Concrete Plant. Reporting to the Technical Manager, you’ll play a key role in maintaining concrete quality and compliance, carrying out sampling and testing across Coventry and the Midlands.

This is a hands-on, operational role, working at both Tarmac and customer sites - not a traditional lab-based position. Based at our Coventry Plant this role is also supporting our Concrete plants across the West Midlands and it is easily commutable from Coventry, Leicester, Nuneaton, Bedworth, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Solihull, Rugby, Hinckley, Tamworth and surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Sampling and testing ready‑mixed concrete products in line with British Standards
• Ensuring all sampling procedures are followed, understood, and fully documented
• Monitoring product quality for both internal and external customers
• Identifying quality issues and escalating them to the Technical Manager, supporting resolution
• Assisting with investigations into quality complaints and queries
• Visiting other Tarmac sites when required to support sampling and testing activity
• Working safely at all times, including manual handling within personal capability
• Maintaining full compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental procedures

What We’re Looking For

You’ll ideally have experience gained in a ready mixed concrete sampling and testing environment or alternatively a site‑based technical role within construction, aggregates, or concrete production

You’ll also demonstrate:

• A strong work ethic and self‑motivation
• Good communication skills with colleagues, managers, and external stakeholders
• Confidence to work independently but also as part of a wider technical team
• Attention to detail and the ability to spot potential risks or non‑conformances
• Confidence working independently across multiple sites
• Basic IT skills and strong numerical ability (calculations and result interpretation)
• A flexible approach to work and travel
• A clear commitment to health and safety

Full training and development will be provided where needed.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Hands‑on, varied work — no two days are the same
• A small, supportive technical team environment
• Opportunity to work across multiple sites and broaden your experience
• A vital role supporting concrete quality on live operational sites

Why Tarmac

At Tarmac, who you are matters as much as what you do. We’re proud of the work we deliver and the people behind it. We value collaboration, ambition, and taking pride in a job well done.

We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where people from different backgrounds can thrive and develop long‑term careers.

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• 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

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

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