JOB INTRODUCTION

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 Testing Technician (Aggregates and Asphalt) to join our friendly team based at Tarmac Cross Green Asphalt Plant in Leeds, Yorkshire. This role is easily accessible from Leeds, Scunthorpe, Santon, Pontefract, Selby, Goole, Rothwell, Oulton, Swillington, Garforth, Wetherby, Whinmoor, Oakwood, Bradford, Dewsbury, Wakefield, Headingley, Otley, Castleford, Halifax 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.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting directly to the Senior Technician, the role of Materials Testing Technician (Aggregates and Asphalt) will be responsible for:

• Sampling and testing of various construction materials (aggregates and asphalt) on a daily basis where accuracy will be paramount.
• Testing will be carried out to the highest safety standards and within your manual handling capabilities
• At times, visiting other Tarmac sites to carry out various sampling and testing duties
• Material testing carried out within the laboratory, which will include ovens, furnaces, sieves (with a mechanical shaker), 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

Suitable candidates for the role of Materials Testing Technician (Aggregates and Asphalt) will have:

• Commitment to being hard working and self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills, able to liaise with stakeholders of varying seniority levels
• Good accuracy in their work and demonstrate strong attention to detail
• Ability to identify potential risks/issues (training will be provided)
• Confidence to work independently and to collaborate as part of a wider team
• Good IT literacy
• Proven numerical aptitude (handling calculations/interpreting results)
• Flexible working approach
• Commitment to being Health and Safety consciou

In addition to the role of Materials Testing Technician we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:

• 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) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunitie