Laboratory Process Operator — Cement Plant QC (24/7)

Tarmac Trading Limited; Dunbar; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance helpline

Job summary

Tarmac Trading Limited is seeking an experienced Laboratory Process Operator for our cement plant in Dunbar, Scotland. The role involves testing, sampling and analysing production materials to ensure quality, consistency and compliance across the manufacturing process.

You will work with the laboratory team and other site functions in a 24/7 environment, conducting routine and non-routine testing, interpreting results and maintaining meticulous records to support operations and quality control.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare and analyse samples including kiln feed, raw materials, final product cements and water samples.
• Conduct physical, chemical and instrumental testing using laboratory equipment including XRF and XRD technologies.
• Interpret and communicate test results to support production and quality control activities.
• Ensure testing is completed in accordance with BS:EN standards and CRH Quality Technical Standards.
• Maintain accurate testing and quality records; monitor quality-related issues and deviations.

Skills

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Prioritise workload

Interpersonal skills

Planning & organisation

Resilience

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs including Maths English Chemistry

City & Guilds or higher tech qualification

Tools

XRF

XRD

Windows-based software

Job description

Tarmac Trading Limited is seeking an experienced Laboratory Process Operator for our cement plant in Dunbar, Scotland. The role involves testing, sampling and analysing production materials to ensure quality, consistency and compliance across the manufacturing process.

You will work with the laboratory team and other site functions in a 24/7 environment, conducting routine and non-routine testing, interpreting results and maintaining meticulous records to support operations and quality control.