Materials Testing Technician (Readymix)
hace 2 días
Coventry
Materials Testing Technician – Ready Mixed Concrete (RMX)\n\nSites across West Midlands\n\nDo you have hands‑on experience sampling and testing ready mixed concrete? Do you thrive working in a site‑based role not purely working in a lab all day? If you care about quality, safety, and getting things right first time this could be the role for you!\n\nThe Role\n\nWe’re looking for a Materials Testing Technician (Ready Mixed Concrete) to join our RMX technical team, to be based at our Coventry Concrete Plant. Reporting to the Technical Manager, you’ll play a key role in maintaining concrete quality and compliance, carrying out sampling and testing across Coventry and the Midlands.\n\nThis is a hands-on, operational role, working at both Tarmac and customer sites - not a traditional lab-based position. Based at our Coventry Plant this role is also supporting our Concrete plants across the West Midlands and it is easily commutable from Coventry, Leicester, Nuneaton, Bedworth, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Solihull, Rugby, Hinckley, Tamworth and surrounding areas.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nSampling and testing ready‑mixed concrete products in line with British Standards\nEnsuring all sampling procedures are followed, understood, and fully documented\nMonitoring product quality for both internal and external customers\nIdentifying quality issues and escalating them to the Technical Manager, supporting resolution\nAssisting with investigations into quality complaints and queries\nVisiting other Tarmac sites when required to support sampling and testing activity\nWorking safely at all times, including manual handling within personal capability\nMaintaining full compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental procedures\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nYou’ll ideally have experience gained in a ready mixed concrete sampling and testing environment or alternatively a site‑based technical role within construction, aggregates, or concrete production\n\nYou’ll also demonstrate:\n\nA strong work ethic and self‑motivation\nGood communication skills with colleagues, managers, and external stakeholders\nConfidence to work independently but also as part of a wider technical team\nAttention to detail and the ability to spot potential risks or non‑conformances\nConfidence working independently across multiple sites\nBasic IT skills and strong numerical ability (calculations and result interpretation)\nA flexible approach to work and travel\nA clear commitment to health and safety\n\nFull training and development will be provided where needed.\n\nWhy This Role Stands Out\n\nHands‑on, varied work — no two days are the same\nA small, supportive technical team environment\nOpportunity to work across multiple sites and broaden your experience\nA vital role supporting concrete quality on live operational sites\n\nWhy Tarmac\n\nAt Tarmac, who you are matters as much as what you do. We’re proud of the work we deliver and the people behind it. We value collaboration, ambition, and taking pride in a job well done.\n\nWe’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where people from different backgrounds can thrive and develop long‑term careers.\n\nWe don't just offer a job, we offer a career.\n\nAlongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:\n\nBonus scheme\nEnhanced holiday entitlement\nContributory pension scheme\nAccess to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.\nAccess to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice\nAccess 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\nTraining and development opportunitiesTarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.\n\nWe’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.\n\nReady to build your future?\n\nClick ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!\n\n@Tarmac #Tarmac #Tarmaccareers #ConcreteTechnician #seniortechnician #TestTechnician #Materialstesttechnician #Materialstesting #Asphalttesting #concretestesting #readymix #RMX #readymixtesting #testing #sitejobs #Bedworth #Nuneaton #Kenilworth #LeamingtonSpa #Warwick #Solihull #Atherstone #Hinckley #Birmingham #Bromsgrove #Redditch #Tamworth #Coalville #Rugby #MarketHarborough #Daventry #Towcester #Stratford‑upon‑Avon #Alcester #Evesham #ChippingCampden #Dudley #LI-RE1\n\nTarmac Trading Limited