At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct sampling and testing of materials while ensuring quality standards.
- Company: Join a successful family-owned quarrying company with over 90 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, enhanced overtime rates, 30 days annual leave, and career development.
- Other info: Enjoy job security and a supportive work environment focused on employee growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team in a fast-growing industry with excellent progression opportunities.
- Qualifications: Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a full driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CAREER CHANGE WITH EXCELLENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES? TQ NEEDS YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!
ABOUT US
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 35 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 to support our sites across Central Scotland. The successful candidate should be customer focused, reliable, well organised and be able to work well as part of a team in a busy site environment.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
As a family business who have been in operation for over 90 years we invest in our people and offer excellent training and career development opportunities. Our culture has grown from family values and we are proud to have a committed and passionate team of over 400 people working in a variety of different roles delivering a unique combination of quality materials and service excellence for our customers. We also offer job security and regular overtime paid at an enhanced rate.
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 ability to 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
- Competitive salary
- Enhanced overtime rates
- Pension
- 30 days annual leave per year
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Discounts Platform
- Career development and internal progression
THIS IS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO FULFIL A KEY ROLE WITHIN A FAST GROWING AND SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS. WE OFFER A COMPETITIVE REMUNERATION PACKAGE AND FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREER PROGRESSION.
TAKETHE FIRST STEP TOWARDS YOUR NEW CAREER AND SEND YOUR CV TODAY! WORKING TOWARDS A DIVERSE WORKFORCE AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Trainee Materials Technician in Central employer: Tillicoultry Quarries
Tillicoultry Quarries is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering extensive training and career advancement opportunities within a supportive family-oriented culture. With over 90 years of experience in the industry, we provide job security, competitive salaries, and enhanced overtime rates, all while fostering a passionate team environment across our Central Scotland sites. Join us to be part of a thriving company that values quality, teamwork, and employee well-being.
