Technical Manager

Tarmac; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee their laboratory at Tarmac Stancombe Quarry near Bristol. The ideal candidate will manage a technical team, ensure compliance with quality standards, and contribute to a dynamic working environment. Extensive career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards are offered.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts via Tarmac Reward website

Employee Assistance helpline

Participation in employee networks

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience in the construction sector.
• Knowledge of aggregate and asphalt testing.
• Experience with hard rock quarries and geology.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop and coach the technical team focusing on health and safety standards.
• Oversee laboratory operations and ensure compliance with quality control procedures.
• Collaborate with operational teams to resolve stock and product issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Optimization

Team management

Effective communication

Planning

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

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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 Technical Manager to join our friendly team based at the laboratory at Tarmac Stancombe Quarry near Bristol. This vital role will manage the technical team and day-to-day laboratory operations, working effectively with the operational and commercial teams. The successful candidate will develop and coach the technical team, ensuring quality control in accordance with Health and Safety and technical specifications.

This role is accessible from Bristol, Newport, Chepstow, Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Weston-super-Mare, Bridgwater, Bath, and surrounding areas.

At Tarmac, we are committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive environment, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Role Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Senior Technical Manager, the Technical Manager will oversee the senior technicians and the wider technical team, ensuring sampling and testing requirements are met, and the laboratories operate safely and efficiently. The role may also involve standing in for the Senior Technical Manager when necessary.

The responsibilities include:

1. Managing, developing, and coaching the technical team with a focus on health and safety standards.
2. Providing effective testing processes in line with standards and accreditation.
3. Identifying quality issues and initiating corrective actions.
4. Organizing the technical team to fulfill all business requirements.
5. Optimizing products for cost and performance, managing trial mixes, BOMS, and SAP material files.
6. Collaborating with operational teams to resolve stock and mineral product issues.
7. Monitoring and supporting operations to meet compliance and product consistency criteria.
8. Adhering to quality control procedures and SOX compliance in technical operations.
9. Investigating complaints, recommending improvements, and identifying root causes.
10. Supporting external commercial teams with key customers.
11. Managing the Technical Dashboard.
12. Providing technical support to the sales department.
13. Managing team performance, including appraisals and PDPs.
14. Ensuring effective liaison with operational and commercial teams.

The Ideal Candidate

The candidate should have laboratory experience in the construction sector, with knowledge of aggregate and asphalt testing and production. Experience with hard rock quarries, geology, and production processes is preferred.

Required qualifications and skills include:

1. Experience managing and developing a team.
2. Passion for results.
3. Knowledge of legislation, test methods, and standards.
4. Good customer awareness and trust-building skills.
5. Understanding of value-added products and production requirements.
6. Problem-solving and optimization skills.
7. Effective communication and influencing skills.
8. Strong planning and organizational abilities.
9. Resilience and conflict management skills.
10. Health & Safety qualification (preferred).

Why Tarmac

We offer extensive career development opportunities, industry-leading rewards, and benefits including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounts via Tarmac Reward website
• Employee Assistance helpline
• Participation in employee networks (e.g., REACH, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, etc.)
• Training and development programs