Technician

Tarmac Trading Ltd; Radlett; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in Radlett is seeking a dedicated Materials Testing Technician to join their team. This role involves conducting testing on aggregates and asphalt, ensuring compliance with standards, and liaising with stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in materials testing and a UK driving license. This position offers extensive career development opportunities and industry-leading benefits.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts via Tarmac Reward

Employee Assistance helpline

Participation in Employee Communities

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in materials testing, especially with aggregates and asphalt.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Knowledge of civil engineering materials and site operations.
• Familiarity with UKAS standards and electronic record-keeping.
• A full UK manual driving license for site travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site and laboratory testing, reporting results.
• Liaise with stakeholders and advise on technical matters.
• Ensure compliance with UKAS and company standards.
• Support quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
• Travel to various sites across the region.

Skills

Experience in materials testing

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of civil engineering materials

Familiarity with UKAS standards

Full UK driving license

Job description

Join Our Team as a Materials Testing Technician - Shape the Future of Infrastructure

Are you passionate about materials testing and ready to advance your career? We are seeking a dedicated Materials Testing Technician to join our team at Harper Lane, Radlett, on a permanent basis. This role offers the opportunity to work with industry professionals, contribute to significant projects, and develop expertise in aggregate and asphalt testing. If you enjoy a hands-on, technical role outdoors and on-site, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

Reporting to the Area Technical Manager, you will work closely with Tarmac colleagues and laboratory teams, focusing on aggregate and asphalt testing across the region. Your responsibilities include:

• Conducting site and laboratory testing, reporting results, and supporting investigations into complaints
• Liaising with stakeholders and advising on technical matters
• Ensuring compliance with UKAS and company standards in testing procedures
• Supporting quality assurance and improvement initiatives
• Traveling to various sites across the region and working outdoors

What We're Looking For

To succeed, you should have:

• Experience in materials testing, especially with aggregates and asphalt
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Knowledge of civil engineering materials and site operations
• Familiarity with UKAS standards and electronic record-keeping
• A full UK manual driving license (max 6 points) for site travel

Working Hours

This is a day-based role with occasional night and weekend work aligned with plant production needs.

The position is based at Tarmac Harper Lane, near Radlett, Hertfordshire, accessible from St Albans, Watford, Potters Bar, and surrounding areas.

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We value shared principles, collaboration, and ambition to improve. As the UK's leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions provider, we aim to deliver infrastructure that supports economic growth and a sustainable future.

We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive environment, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Why Us

Alongside this role, we offer extensive career development opportunities and industry-leading benefits, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounts via the Tarmac Reward website
• Free confidential support through our Employee Assistance helpline
• Participation in Employee Communities (e.g., REACH, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, etc.)
• Training and development programs

Interested? Click here to learn more. Ready to build your future?

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

Please apply promptly as applications may close early if volume is high.

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Tarmac Trading Limited