Materials Testing Technician (Aggregates and Asphalt)

AIMCH; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction materials company is seeking a Materials Testing Technician (Aggregates and Asphalt) in Leeds. This entry-level position involves sampling and testing construction materials, adhering to safety standards, and requires a commitment to quality. Candidates will receive training, making this role accessible even for those without experience. The company promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance helpline

Access to training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience in a construction sector.
• Knowledge of aggregate and/or asphalt testing.
• Commitment to being hard working and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Sampling and testing of various construction materials.
• Ensuring the quality of materials for internal and external customers.
• Carrying out material testing within the laboratory.

Job description

Materials Testing Technician (Aggregates and Asphalt)

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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 looking for a Materials Testing Technician (Aggregates and Asphalt) to join our friendly team based at Tarmac Cross Green Asphalt Plant in Leeds, Yorkshire. This role is easily accessible from Leeds, Scunthorpe, Santon, Pontefract, Selby, Goole, Rothwell, Oulton, Swillington, Garforth, Wetherby, Whinmoor, Oakwood, Bradford, Dewsbury, Wakefield, Headingley, Otley, Castleford, Halifax and the surrounding areas.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and its important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Senior Technician, the role of Materials Testing Technician (Aggregates and Asphalt) will be responsible for:

• Sampling and testing of various construction materials (aggregates and asphalt) on a daily basis where accuracy will be paramount.
• Testing will be carried out to the highest safety standards and within your manual handling capabilities
• At times, visiting other Tarmac sites to carry out various sampling and testing duties
• Material testing carried out within the laboratory, which will include ovens, furnaces, sieves (with a mechanical shaker), weighing apparatus, chemicals and other scientific based equipment
• Ensuring the quality of the materials is monitored at all times for both internal and external customers
• Adhering to company Health and Safety procedures at all times
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Materials Testing Technician (Aggregates and Asphalt) will have laboratory experience gained within the construction sector and will possesses knowledge of aggregate and / or asphalt testing and production. We do however welcome applications from candidates without experience as full training will be provided.

This Technician role is not a typical lab coat laboratory type of role it is a vital hands-on site-based role, wearing PPE and working in a small team closely supporting our operational asphalt plants.

Suitable candidates for the role of Materials Testing Technician (Aggregates and Asphalt) will have:

• Commitment to being hard working and self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills, able to liaise with stakeholders of varying seniority levels
• Good accuracy in their work and demonstrate strong attention to detail
• Ability to identify potential risks/issues (training will be provided)
• Confidence to work independently and to collaborate as part of a wider team
• Good IT literacy
• Proven numerical aptitude (handling calculations/interpreting results)
• Flexible working approach
• Commitment to being Health and Safety conscious
  
  

Why Tarmac

Benefits

In addition to the role of Materials Testing Technician we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:

• 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, a CRH company, 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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