Job Introduction
About the Role
Reporting into the Laboratory Manager, the successful Technician will be working on the testing of Asphalt, HBMs, Aggregate and developing products. This role is mainly based working within our National Laboratory for Technical Innovation in Wolverhampton, but you may be required to travel to deliver and obtain samples on occasions, or test on site when required.
What you'll be doing
In this role, you as the successful Technician will be carrying out the following duties and responsibilities (not exhaustive)
1. Test procedures – ensuring procedures are fully documented, understood and communicated to comply with company standards
2. Sampling & Testing – carrying out sampling and testing in line with contract requirements utilising in-house company Schedule and external 3rd party accredited test houses where required
3. Working with the technicians for laboratory testing, checking results, carrying out preliminary investigations into complaints and providing technical information to clients
4. Ensuring your work is carried out in line with company procedures and in a safe manner whilst maintaining a safe and accredited testing environment and have the correct equipment available in calibration
5. Help investigate and resolve customer complaints and queries
6. Supporting investigations and resolve quality issues
7. Organising and undertaking technical testing to ensure test regimes and workload are met
What we are looking for
We are looking for a Technician who is in possession of the following skills/attributes:
8. Knowledge of on-site Health and Safety policies and procedures
9. Working knowledge of Asphalt, HBMs or Aggregates products would be highly beneficial
10. Previous experience in the construction industry would be beneficial
11. Willingness to learn new tests, technologies and applications
12. Knowledge and understanding of relevant Standards and their application, including BS, BS EN, BS EN and BS EN, amongst others, would be highly beneficial
Why Tarmac?
You’ll be joining an experienced, collaborative and innovative team.We offer opportunities to grow, take ownership, and work on impactful projects across our organisation and the broader CRH Group.
Ready to build your future with us?
In addition to the role of Technician, we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:
13. Bonus scheme
14. Enhanced holiday entitlement
15. Contributory pension scheme
16. Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
17. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
18. 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
19. Training and development opportunities from day one