Technical Advisor

Posted 16 May 2023

Tarmac Trading Ltd

Wolverhampton (R&D or Science)


Job Type:permanentDuration:
Category:R&D or ScienceRecruiter Reference:tarmac/TP/112/4403
URL for Applications:Apply HereSalary:Competitive

Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today, but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.

We're looking for a Technical Advisor to join our friendly team in Wolverhampton.

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

In the role of Technical Advisor you will be responsible for: 

  • Provide support to the Aggregate block manufacturing sites focusing on raw material management & control, raw materials usage forecasting, BOM management & production adherence to BOM and production planning optimisation
  • Provide hands-on front-line support at our Aggregate Block sites
  • Responsible for the technical management of key raw material suppliers such as admixtures, aggregates & cementitious materials
  • Focus on data analysis of our quality testing data and require decision making to improve compliance and cost optimisation.
  • Provide product & materials training / coaching of the site operations teams including root cause investigation where quality issues occur.
  • Provide technical guidance where appropriate.
The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Technical Advisor will have experience of: 

  • A – levels (or equivalent) in a science or engineering-based subject (desirable) or through appropriate experience

  • City & Guilds Certification

  • Lean Process qualifications

  • Working in a team testing, documenting, and analysing data

  • Knowledge of concrete products (Precast), testing procedures and material

  • Broad material technical knowledge understanding (standards)

  • Understanding of concrete admixture types and admixture chemistry

  • Supervisory experience in a laboratory environment

  • Health & Safety Knowledge & training

  • Quality assurance systems and standards and associated quality controls.

Why Tarmac

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

  • Company car or car allowance
  • 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
  • Access 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
  • 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. 

How to Apply

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