Materials Test Technician - Bromley, Greater London, United Kingdom - Energy Jobline CVL

Description

Are you an experienced Materials Testing Technician looking for your next permanent role? We are currently recruiting fora Materials Testing Technician to join our fantastic team at our Asphalt Plant in Hayes, Middlesex.

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

Main ResponsibilitiesThe role of Materials Testing Technician will report directly to the Regional Technical Manager and you will work directly alongside Tarmac colleagues, reporting daily to our laboratories with your focus being on Aggregate and Asphalt across the region of work.

To be successful in this role the ideal candidate for the position of Materials Testing Technician will have experience and knowledge of Materials Testing, Aggregate and Asphalt knowledge would prove highly beneficial.

You will be required to have an understanding of civil engineering materials, materials testing and site construction operations
You will work closely with the Technical Coordinator, Senior Technicians, Material Technicians and the onsite teams to gain knowledge across a wide range of subjects
Work with the other Technicians for site testing, checking results, carrying out preliminary investigations into complaints, and providing technical information to clients
The role will involve travel to sites across the region and outdoor working – not always glamourous
Organise and undertake technical testing to ensure test regimes and workload are met, comply with UKAS and/or Company systems
and resolve quality issues, advise operations and Site Teams of results and potentially suggest actions for improvement
Test procedures – To ensure testing procedures are fully documented, understood and communicated to comply with UKAS standard where required and have the correct equipment available in calibration
Sampling & Testing – To carry out sampling and testing in line with contract requirements
Advise Senior Technician and Operational staff when quality standards are being compromised and take appropriate action to rectify quality issues
To help investigate and resolve complaints and queries
Have knowledge of on-site Health and Safety policies and procedures
This role works a DAY shift rotation of 2 on / 2 off with the expectation to cover annual leave and overtime in the role

The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate for the role of Materials Testing Technician should be able to evidence previous experience and knowledge of test procedures for materials testing with a focus on concrete and asphalt wet and hardened properties and would have previous experience as a site or laboratory materials technician.

It is that applicants have five GCSEs (A*C / 9-5) including English, Maths and Science
Knowledge of concrete and asphalt operations and techniques
Ability to maintain electronic records to efficiently demonstrate conformity and provide supporting dataESSENTIAL - Full UK manual car driving licence with no more than 6 points as you will have a company vehicle for business use for this role
Why UsAlong with the role of Materials Testing Technician we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:
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) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) , , Cultural Heritage, +, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Voice, and Menopause
Training and development opportunities
Tarmac is an equal-opportunity employer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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