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Technician

Job Reference tarmac/TP/116/1923

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Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent
Salary:
Competitive
Working Hours:
48
Location:
Stockport
Closing Date:
16/01/2022
Job Functions:
Operations
Region / Division:
Technical A&A
Business Unit:
North & Scotland

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  Bredbury Plant in Stockport.

 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 the relevant standards 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?

Tarmac is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.