Materials Testing Technician

Job Introduction

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 go out on to the sites to obtain samples which is an essential aspect of the job.

You will be responsible for; 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 Manager, Materials Technicians and the onsite teams to gain knowledge across a wide range of subjects
• Work with the Technical Manager for site testing, checking results, carrying out preliminary investigations into complaints, and providing technical information to clients
• Organise and undertake technical testing to ensure test regimes and workload are met, comply with 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 company standards
• Sampling & Testing – To carry out sampling and testing in line with contract requirements utilising in-house company Schedule and external 3rd party accredited test houses where required
• Advise Technical Manager and Operational staff when quality standards are being compromised and take appropriate action to rectify quality issues
• Ensure your work is carried out in line with company procedures and in a safe manner whilst maintaining a safe and accredited testing environment and have the correct equipment available in calibration
• Have 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 our Highways, Readymix and Technical Teams.

Materials Testing Technician - Qualifications/Requirements/Capabilities:

• 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 of how to meet sampling frequencies, reporting of results
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant Standards and their application i.e. 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: 

• 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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