Quality Control Technician

Tarmac; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Reward website discounts

Employee Assistance helpline

Job summary

Tarmac is recruiting a Quality Control Technician for the Linford Block Plant near Stanford-le-Hope in Essex. The role focuses on testing raw materials, ensuring adherence to quality standards and supporting QA processes across production lines.

You’ll work closely with production teams to review data, perform strength/density tests, and drive improvements that improve block performance.

Qualifications

• We’re looking for experience in concrete technology and a proactive, improvement‑focused mindset.
• A-Level Chemistry is desirable and helpful for materials understanding.
• Strong IT skills with Excel, Word and PowerPoint are important for data and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality testing on raw materials to ensure they meet specification.
• Ensure production teams understand quality standards and are equipped to manage quality at source.
• Perform strength and density testing to ensure compliance with relevant industry standards.
• Review and analyse statistical data from production lines to identify issues and recommend improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and enhance product quality.

Skills

Concrete technology

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Communication

Proactive improvement

Reliability & adaptability

Education

A-Level Chemistry (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Quality Control Technician – Linford Block PlantLocation: Stanford-le-Hope, EssexEmployer: TarmacIndustry: Construction / ManufacturingAre you an experienced and proactive Quality Control Technician looking for your next permanent opportunity?If you’re passionate about quality, take pride in a job well done and want to contribute to products used across homes and workplaces nationwide, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

We’re recruiting for a Quality Control Technician to join our dedicated team at our Linford Block Plant, located close to Stanford-le-Hope in Essex.The site is easily accessible from Tilbury, Gravesend, Dartford, Grays, Basildon, Southend, Brentwood and surrounding areas.Our Linford site manufactures sustainable, tough, and energy‑efficient aerated concrete blocks—core materials used in everyday residential and commercial buildings. You may not realise it, but you’re never far from one of our products.

Key Responsibilities

As a Quality Control Technician, you will:

• Carry out quality testing on raw materials to ensure they meet specification
• Ensure production teams understand quality standards and are equipped to manage quality at source
• Perform strength and density testing to ensure compliance with relevant industry standards
• Review and analyse statistical data from production lines to identify issues and recommend improvements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, helping reduce defects and enhance product quality
• Provide day‑to‑day QA/QC testing support for Aircrete block manufacturing

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in concrete technology (essential)
• A-Level Chemistry (desirable)
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Good communication skills
• A proactive, improvement‑focused mindset
• Reliable, adaptable and willing to take on reasonable requests

Why Tarmac

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career. Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, 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 our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you.
• Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development
• 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.