Cement Lab Technician - 24/7 Quality Testing

Tarmac Trading Limited; Dunbar; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Employee discounts

Employee assistance

Job summary

Tarmac’s Cement Plant in Dunbar, Scotland is recruiting an experienced Laboratory Process Operator to join the Quality Team. The role involves testing and analysing production and final product samples to ensure quality and compliance in a 24/7 environment.

You will work with kiln feed and final cement products, interpreting results and maintaining safety and environmental standards. A driving licence and relevant qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including Mathematics, English and Chemistry or equivalent.
• City & Guilds qualification or higher in a relevant scientific/technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• IOSH qualification is desirable or required.

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare and analyse samples including kiln feed, raw materials, cement and water samples.
• Perform physical, chemical and instrumental testing using lab equipment including XRF and XRD.
• Interpret and communicate results to support production and quality control.
• Ensure testing complies with BS:EN standards and CRH Quality Standards.
• Maintain accurate testing records and quality documentation.
• Respond to quality issues, deviations, or customer requests promptly.

Skills

Safety procedures

Detail oriented

Communication

Teamwork

Shift work

Education

GCSEs incl Maths English Chemistry

City & Guilds qualification in science/technical

IOSH qualification

Tools

XRF

XRD

Job description

Tarmac’s Cement Plant in Dunbar, Scotland is recruiting an experienced Laboratory Process Operator to join the Quality Team. The role involves testing and analysing production and final product samples to ensure quality and compliance in a 24/7 environment.

You will work with kiln feed and final cement products, interpreting results and maintaining safety and environmental standards. A driving licence and relevant qualifications are required.