Cement Plant Laboratory Process Operator

Tarmac; Dunbar; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to the Tarmac Reward website

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee Communities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Tarmac's Cement Plant in Dunbar, Scotland, seeks an experienced Laboratory Process Operator to ensure quality and compliance through testing and analysis of production samples. You will work within a 24/7 environment alongside multiple plant teams to uphold safety, quality and environmental standards.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety, with opportunities to develop skills within a leading UK building materials group.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths, English and Chemistry.
• City & Guilds or higher in a relevant scientific/technical discipline.
• IOSH qualification required or equivalent.
• Lab experience in manufacturing or cement environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare and analyse samples including kiln feed, raw materials, cement and water.
• Perform physical, chemical and instrumental testing using lab equipment like XRF and XRD.
• Interpret and communicate test results to support production and quality control.
• Ensure testing complies with BS:EN standards and CRH Quality Standards.
• Maintain accurate testing and quality records; support lab operations.
• Monitor and report quality-related issues, deviations or abnormalities.
• Respond to customer testing and quality requests promptly.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Report and assist investigation of SHE incidents and near misses.
• Maintain high housekeeping and laboratory standards.

Skills

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Shift resilience

Education

GCSEs incl. Maths English Chemistry

City & Guilds in relevant field

IOSH qualification

Tools

XRF

XRD

Job description

Tarmac's Cement Plant in Dunbar, Scotland, seeks an experienced Laboratory Process Operator to ensure quality and compliance through testing and analysis of production samples. You will work within a 24/7 environment alongside multiple plant teams to uphold safety, quality and environmental standards.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety, with opportunities to develop skills within a leading UK building materials group.