Physical Testing Technician

Tarmac Trading Limited; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable construction solutions company in the UK is seeking a Physical Testing Technician to join the National Laboratory team in Waterhouses. The role involves analyzing cement and other materials, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining quality management systems. Ideal candidates will have strong qualifications and a commitment to continuous improvement, along with engaging teamwork skills.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts on retailers and holidays

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a laboratory environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of cement manufacturing or cementitious products is beneficial.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 & ISO 17025 is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain analytical and proficiency standards.
• Support technical investigations of Tarmac products.
• Maintain UKAS accreditation and implementation of Quality Management Systems.

Skills

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Positive attitude

Education

5 GCSE’s of Grade C or above

'A' levels

City & Guilds or higher qualification in a relevant subject

Tools

Laboratory equipment calibration

Job description

Are you an experienced and dynamic Physical Testing Technicianlooking for your next position?

We are currently seeking a Physical Testing Technician to join our team at the National Laboratory, Waterhouses, Staffordshire. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the analysis of Cement, Lime, Ash, GGBS, Concrete, and Mortar, using a variety of testing techniques. As part of our National Laboratory team, you will support technical enquiries and ensure all analysis is conducted in line with statutory legislation and our internal Quality, Safety, Health, and Environmental Standards.

Main responsibilities

The Physical Testing Technicianworks as part of the National Laboratory team ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory legislation and the internal company Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental Standards.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Ensure analytical and proficiency standards are maintained
• Working within the laboratory team for the investigation of technical problems related to the use of Tarmac products
• Assist in Sample Reception, as required
• Assist in the maintenance of UKAS accreditation and implementation of Quality Management Systems
• A pro-active approach towards Health and Safety and to maintaining a safe working environment
• Become a fully integrated member of the team, developing the competence to perform all chemical tests and calibrations carried out by the department

The ideal candidate

The successful candidate in the role of Physical Testing Technician will be able to work as an individual and as part of a dynamic team, with a willingness towards learning in order to meet current and future business needs.

You should demonstrate the ability to be flexible and self-motivated and possess a positive attitude in your approach to work. We are also looking for a commitment to continuous improvement and self-development, with an ability to manage your time and priorities in an effective and efficient manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 GCSE’s of Grade C or above (preferred subjects: Maths, English, Science)
• ‘A’ levels.
• City & Guilds or higher qualification in a relevant subject.

Advantageous Experience:

• Good knowledge and appreciation of science
• Knowledge of cement manufacturing and / or cementitious products
• Previous laboratory experience
• Calibration of lab equipment
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 & ISO 17025

The role is based in our National Laboratory inin Waterhouses, Staffordshire. The site is easily accessible from Leek, Ashbourne, Derby, Burton Upon Trent, Stafford, Buxton, Macclesfield and the surrounding areas.

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. Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.

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

Why us

In addition to this role we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:

• 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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