Technician

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 Technician to join our friendly team at our Parkstone Asphalt Plant, Poole.

 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 you will be responsible for:

• To comply with Company safety policies and promote a high standard of safety awareness
• To carry out product sampling and testing in line with procedures and British Standards
• To carry out equipment calibration in line with procedures and British Standards; to carry out routine aggregate and asphalt testing in line with procedures and British standards as well as binder recovery of recycled asphalt
• To complete documentation and ensure this is filed correctly, and input test results into the appropriate system
• To advise management/supervisor or production teams when quality standards are being compromised and instigate action to rectify or prevent non-compliance
• To positively promote the company brand and act as an ambassador when customer facing
• Carrying out tests on time, meeting test frequency rates – reported in Quality KPI’s
• Carrying out accurate tests to relevant standard and reporting the result
• Correct identification of quality issues and taking effective corrective action when required
• Compliance with standards and QA procedures – measured in company internal and external audits
• Assist Senior Technician with complaint investigations

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Qualifications

• Technical NVQ – level 2 is desirable

Experience

• Working knowledge of test procedures and material specifications
• Working knowledge of Company systems, plant control systems and procedures

Skills

• Good understanding of company Health & Safety policy & procedure and reporting requirements
• Possession of a current full clean driving licence
• Team working
• IT literate to use technical and production systems
• Communication
• Planning own workload
• Customer care
• Decision making
• Commercial awareness
• Handling conflict

Why Us

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits.

Some of the range of benefits on offer to employees include:

• 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.
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future?