Job IntroductionAre you an experienced Materials Testing Technician looking for your next permanent role? Then read on as we may just have the role for you.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 recruiting for a Materials Testing Technician to join Tarmac on the exciting large infrastructure project with your work focus on Concrete and potentially also Asphalt. This role will be located close to Birmingham in the West Midlands and is easily accessible via most major road networks and is a multi-sited role. The site is easily commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Solihull, Walsall, Redditch, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sutton Coldfield, Bromsgrove, Tamworth, Smethwick, Halesowen, Bilston, Willenhall, West Bromwich, Oldbury, Wednesbury, Nuneaton, Bourneville, Digbeth, Erdington, Perry Barr 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 ResponsibilityThe role of Materials Testing Technician will report directly to the Technical Manager you will work directly alongside the principle contractor reporting daily to their laboratories with your focus being on Concrete and Asphalt for the infrastructure works.To be successful in this role the ideal candidate for the position of Materials Testing Technician will have experience and knowledge of Materials Testing, concrete and/or asphalt knowledge would prove highly beneficial. You will also:Possess good communications skills and will be able to liaise with stakeholders of varying seniority levelsYou will be required to have an understanding of civil engineering materials, materials testing and site construction operationsYou will work closely with the Technical Coordinator, Senior Technicians, Material Technicians and the onsite teams to gain knowledge across a wide range of subjectsWork with the Senior Technician for site testing, checking results, carrying out preliminary investigations into complaints, and providing technical information to clients

Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential adviceAccess 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

It is preferred that applicants have five GCSEs (A*C / 9-5) including English, Maths and ScienceKnowledge of UKAS schedule maintenanceKnowledge of concrete and asphalt operations and techniquesExperience of how to meet sampling frequencies, reporting of results