Senior Technician (Materials Testing)

TieTalent; Elgin; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to employee assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

A construction company in Elgin is seeking a Senior Technician (Materials Testing) to conduct technical testing of aggregates and concrete products. Ideal candidates will have laboratory experience within the construction sector, a UK driving licence, and strong communication skills. You will work in a hands-on environment across various sites while supporting the operational team. Attractive benefits and career development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in aggregate and/or concrete testing.
• Possess a UK driving licence and be flexible to travel.
• Health and Safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Carry out technical testing according to standards.
• Promote awareness of safety policies.
• Ensure timely product testing.
• Document testing procedures.
• Maintain a strong HSE culture.
• Drive a zero-harm culture.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Numerical aptitude

IT literacy

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Technician (Materials Testing) role at TieTalent. 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 Senior Technician to join our friendly team based at Tarmac Cloddach Sand and Gravel Quarry, Elgin, near Inverness. This is a mobile role that covers various sites in the Caledonian region including sites in Keith, Lossiemouth, Nairn and Inverness. The role is therefore easily accessible from Elgin, Forres, Kinloss, Lossiemouth and the surrounding areas.

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

Role Responsibilities

• Carry out technical testing, ensuring testing is carried out in accordance with BS EN Standards and accreditations
• Help manage and promote awareness of company safety policies and procedures
• Ensure all product and constituent testing relating to aggregates and concrete products is carried out in a safe and timely manner
• Ensure testing procedures are fully documented and understood and communicated to any relevant parties
• Play an active part in maintaining a strong HSE culture both within the department and on our sites
• Help to drive a zero-harm culture
• Be commercially aware and understand the value to the business of a fast accurate testing service
• Support cross functions in continuous improvement and business optimisation

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Senior Technician will have laboratory experience gained within the construction sector and will possess knowledge of aggregate and/or concrete testing and production. This role is a hands-on, site-based position wearing Hi-Viz PPE and working in a small team closely supporting operational concrete plants.

Suitable candidates for the role will possess a UK driving licence and be flexible to travel to different sites. You will also be:

• Hard working and self-motivated
• Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and liaise with stakeholders of varying seniority levels
• Accurate in their work with strong attention to detail and ability to identify potential risks/issues (training will be provided)
• Able to work independently and to collaborate as part of a wider team
• IT literate
• Possess a good numerical aptitude (handling calculations/interpreting results)
• Flexible in their working approach
• Health and Safety conscious

Why Tarmac

In addition to the role, we 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) including nine communities: REACH (Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause)
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Please apply promptly as sometimes the closing date is moved forward due to high volumes.

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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