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Tarmac Trading Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension

Rewards website discounts

Employee assistance helpline

Employee communities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Tarmac is hiring a Mobile Concrete Field Technician to support Ready-Mix operations across Bristol and wider South West/Wales regions. The role blends laboratory and site testing, requiring regular travel to customer sites and plants. Training is provided, and a UK driving licence is essential for van-supported work.

You will perform concrete testing, record results, and ensure QA compliance while upholding health and safety standards in a dynamic field environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction materials, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, or construction sectors.
• Willing to undergo full training; practical, hands-on role.
• Regular travel to sites and collaboration with concrete plants and customers.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Full UK manual driving licence; company van provided.

Responsibilities

• Sampling, testing, and curing Ready-Mix Concrete from plants and sites.
• Conduct fresh concrete tests: slump, density, temperature, air content, specimen prep.
• Crush cubes at required ages using calibrated testing machine.
• Record and enter test results into SAP daily.
• Complete cube records, curing docs, and lab booking forms on time.
• Ensure samples returned to Bristol lab for curing within timescales.
• Monitor material quality and testing to meet specs and quality standards.
• Support investigations into quality and performance issues; ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Concrete testing

Field testing

SAP

Health & safety

IT literacy

Driving licence

Tools

SAP

Laptop/Tablet

Job description

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values, take pride in a job well done, enjoy working collaboratively, and are ambitious to make things better, then we would like to hear from you.

We are currently looking for a

Mobile Concrete Field Technician

to join our friendly South Wales and South West Ready-Mix Technical Team, based at Tarmac's Stancombe Laboratory in Bristol.

The role involves a combination of laboratory and site-based activities, supporting Ready-Mix Concrete operations across the Bristol area, with additional support provided to RMX plants throughout the wider South West and Wales region. The position is easily accessible from Bristol, Weston-Super-Mare, Bath, Newport, Chepstow, and the surrounding areas.

At Tarmac, we are committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive working environment where everyone can succeed, and it is important that our people come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Main Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Technical Supervisor, the

Mobile Concrete Field Technician

will be responsible for:

Sampling, testing, and curing Ready-Mix Concrete from Tarmac supplying plants and customer sites in accordance with relevant British Standards and company procedures.

Carrying out fresh concrete testing, including slump, density, temperature, air content, and specimen preparation.

Crushing concrete cubes produced by field technicians across theSouth Westand Wales region at the required testing ages using a calibrated compression testing machine.

Recording and entering test results accurately into SAP and other company systemson a daily basis.

Completing all concrete cube records, curing documentation, and laboratory booking-in forms accurately and in a timely manner.

Ensuring all samples are returned to the Bristol laboratory for curing within the specified timescales.

Monitoring the quality of materials and testing activities to ensure compliance with customer specifications and company quality standards.

Supporting investigations into quality and performance issues where required.

Carrying out all testing activities to the highest safety standards and within manual handling capabilities.

Ensuring full compliance with company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality proceduresat all times.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience within the construction materials, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, or wider construction sector andpossessan understanding of concrete production, materials testing, and quality control processes.

However, applications are also welcomed from individuals with limited experience, as full training and development will be provided.

This is not a typical laboratory-based role. It is a practical, hands-on position requiring regular travel to sites, testing in operational environments, and close collaboration with concrete plants and customers.

Suitable candidates will:

Be hard-working, reliable, and self-motivated.

Have excellent communication skills and be capable of liaising with colleagues, operational teams, and customers at all levels.

Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy in their work.

Be able to identify potential risks and issues and take appropriate action(full training provided).

Work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.

Be IT literate and comfortable using laptops, tablets, and mobile applications (laptop and mobile phone provided).

Possess good numerical skills and be confident handling calculations and interpreting test results.

Be flexible in their approach to work and willing to support multiple locations when required.

Have a strong commitment to Health and Safety.

Hold a full UK manual driving licence, as a company van will be provided.

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:

• 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.

Ready to build your future?