Materials Testing Technician (Aggregates and Asphalt)

Tarmac; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Tarmac Rewards discounts

Employee Assistance helpline

Employee communities and networks

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Tarmac Clitheroe Asphalt Plant is seeking a Materials Testing Technician to sample and test aggregates and asphalt materials across sites in the North West. You’ll be at the heart of quality assurance, balancing field and laboratory work and traveling to nearby quarries and plants as needed.

The role offers full training, a practical environment, and the opportunity to contribute to high-quality road materials while developing technical skills within a leading construction materials business.

Qualifications

• Practical and hands-on with a proactive approach.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
• Strong numerical interpretation and data reporting.
• Clear communication with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Good IT skills for recording and databases.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing site needs.
• Genuine commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Sampling and testing aggregates and asphalt materials daily.
• Record, analyse and report test results accurately.
• Monitor product quality for internal and external customers.
• Operate laboratory equipment such as ovens, furnaces, sieves and weighing systems.
• Travel to other local sites to undertake sampling and testing.
• Identify and escalate any quality concerns or issues.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Practical

Detail-oriented

Numerical confidence

Communication skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Flexible

Health and safety

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Job description

Materials Testing Technician (Aggregates and Asphalt)

Location: Clitheroe Asphalt Plant, Lancashire

Regional role covering various quarries and asphalt plants in the North West.

Job Introduction

Looking for a hands‑on role where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, working with data and being part of a close‑knit team that plays a crucial role in delivering high‑quality products? Whether you already have laboratory or construction materials experience or you’re perhaps looking to build a technical career with full training provided – this could be the opportunity for you.

We’re looking for a Materials Testing Technician to join our team based out of Tarmac Clitheroe Asphalt Plant carrying out testing at our various Plants and Quarries in the North West, Lancashire, Blackpool and Cumbria. You’ll be at the heart of quality assurance, carrying out testing and analysis of aggregates and asphalt materials that help shape the roads, infrastructure and communities we all rely on.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Sampling and testing aggregates and asphalt materials on a daily basis
• Accurately recording, analysing and reporting test results
• Monitoring product quality for both internal and external customers
• Carrying out testing using specialist laboratory equipment, including ovens, furnaces, sieves, weighing apparatus and other scientific testing tools
• Travelling to other local Tarmac sites when required to undertake sampling and testing activities
• Identifying and escalating any quality concerns or potential issues
• Working safely at all times and adhering to Health and Safety procedures and standards

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from individuals who are practical, detail‑oriented and enjoy working in a technical environment. The ideal candidate will have laboratory experience gained within quality control, construction materials, aggregates or asphalt sector however full training can be provided if candidates demonstrate the positive behaviours required to succeed in the role.

• A proactive, hardworking and self‑motivated approach
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• Numerical confidence and the ability to interpret data and results
• Good IT skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work
• A genuine commitment to Health and Safety

This isn’t a traditional white‑coat laboratory role. You’ll spend time both in the laboratory and out on site, wearing PPE, working alongside operational teams and playing a key role in maintaining product quality across our operations.

A company van is provided with this role which is covering several quarries and asphalt plants in the region so is easily accessible from Accrington, Blackburn, Preston, Blackpool, Lancaster, Morecambe, Burnley and the surrounding areas.

Why Tarmac

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We’re committed to creating a supportive, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to develop and succeed.

If you’re proud of a job well done, enjoy working with others and are motivated to make things better every day, you’ll fit right in.

As part of one of the UK’s leading construction materials businesses, you’ll benefit from structured training, career development opportunities and the chance to build a long‑term career with a company that invests in its people.

Join us and help build the foundations of the future.

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

Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to the 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.

Job Reference tarmac/TP/188377/8012