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 Senior Technician to join our friendly team based at Tarmac Cloddach Sand and Gravel Quarry, Elgin, near Inverness. This a mobile role that covers various sites in the Caledonian region including sites in Keith, Lossiemouth, Nairn and Inverness. The role is therefore easily accessible from Elgin, Forres, Kinloss, Lossiemouth 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.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITY

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager the role of Senior Technician will be responsible for sampling and testing of various aggregates and concrete products at these sites. The role of Senior Technician will also:

• Carry out technical testing, ensuring testing is carried out in accordance with BS EN Standards and accreditations
• Help manage and promote awareness of company safety policies and procedures
• Ensure all product and constituent testing relating to aggregates and concrete products is carried out in a safe and timely manner
• Ensure testing procedures are fully documented and understood and communicated to any relevant parties
• Play an active part in maintaining a strong HSE culture both within the department and on our sites
• Help to drive a zero-harm culture
• Be commercially aware and understand the value to the business of a fast accurate testing service
• Support cross functions in continuous improvement and business optimisation

Suitable candidates for the role of Senior Technician will possess a UK driving licence and be flexible to travel to different site. You will also be:

• Hard working and self-motivated
• Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and liaise with stakeholders of varying seniority levels
• Accurate in their work and with strong attention to detail/able to identify potential risks/issues (training will be provided)
• Able to work independently and to collaborate as part of a wider team
• IT literate
• Possess a good numerical aptitude (handling calculations/interpreting results).
• Flexible in their working approach
• Health and Safety consciou

In addition to the role of Senior 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