Trainee Materials Technician – Ely, CB7 4UB

Tillicoultry Quarries Limited; Ely; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

Trainee Materials Technician – Ely, CB7 4UB

TQ NEEDS YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

Tillicoultry Quarries is a successful and fast-growing family-owned quarrying company and major supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, mortar, render and sports sand to the building and road construction industry. We operate in over 31 sites throughout Central Scotland, the North East of England and East Anglia.

Due to our continued success and rapid growth, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Materials Technician based at our Ely site. The successful candidates should be customer-focused, reliable, well-organized and be able to work well as part of a team in a busy office and site environment.

We will provide you with an opportunity to gain vocational qualifications within 12 months of starting employment with us!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sampling and physical testing of aggregates, concrete and road surfacing materials.
• Ensure compliance of the above with performance and specification requirements.
• Liaising directly with customers and colleagues as technical support.
• Site sampling, processing and testing ready-mix concrete.
• Laboratory equipment calibration.
• Administration of all laboratory reports.
• To conform with all site quality management systems and health and safety procedures.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and follow procedures.
• A willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A flexible approach to working hours and willingness to work regular overtime to meet the needs of the business when required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually as required.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering quality standards to our customers.
• Full driving license.

WHAT WE WILL GIVE YOU IN RETURN

• Pension.
• 30 days annual leave per year.
• Fully funded VQ.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Discounts Platform.

This is an exciting opportunity to fulfil an important role within a fast-growing and successful business!

Working towards a diverse workforce and equal opportunities.