Overview
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 Materials Technician to join our friendly team based at Tarmac Dolyhir/Strinds Quarry, which is located in Presteigne close to Hereford in Herefordshire. As well as Kington, this site is easily accessible from Hereford, Hay on Wye, Leominster, Llandrindod Wells, and the surrounding areas
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.
Reporting directly to the Senior Technician, the role of Materials Technician will be responsible for:
- Testing will be carried out to the highest safety standards and within your manual handling capabilities
- The majority of material testing carried out within the laboratory, which will include ovens, furnaces, sieves, weighing apparatus, chemicals and other scientific based equipment
- Ensuring the quality of the materials is monitored at all times for both internal and external customers
- Adhering to company Health and Safety procedures at all times
The ideal candidate for the role of Materials Technician will have experience in the construction or aggregates sector and will possess knowledge of aggregate and/or production along with strong customer relations experience. We do, however, welcome applications from candidates without experience as full training will be provided.
This role Technician role is not a typical ‘lab coat’ laboratory type of role – it is a vital hands-on site-based role, wearing PPE and working in a small team closely supporting our operational teams and customer sites.
Suitable candidates for the role of Materials Technician will:
- Be hard working and self-motivated
- Have excellent communication skills and be able to liaise with stakeholders of varying seniority levels
- Be accurate in their work and demonstrate strong attention to detail
- Have the ability to identify potential risks/issues (training will be provided)
- Be able to work independently and to collaborate as part of a wider team
- Be IT literate
- Possess a good numerical aptitude (handling calculations/interpreting results)
- Be flexible in their working approach
- Be Health and Safety conscious
- Full driving license
Salary: Excellent Salary + Overtime + Benefits + Bonus
Location: Presteigne, Powys, Wales
Job Reference: tarmac/TP/112/5636
