Materials Testing Technician (Aggregates and Asphalt)

Tarmac Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Materials Testing Technician (Aggregates and Asphalt) based in Leeds, UK. The successful candidate will perform sampling and testing of construction materials, ensure quality for stakeholders, and adhere to safety protocols. While laboratory experience is preferred, full training will be provided. The role demands excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to health and safety. Comprehensive benefits include a bonus scheme, enhanced holidays, and a contributory pension.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to discounts via Tarmac Reward

Employee assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience in the construction sector is preferred, but not required.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Sampling and testing of construction materials daily.
• Ensure the quality of materials for internal and external customers.
• Adhere to Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Numerical aptitude

Good IT literacy

Job description

# Materials Testing Technician (Aggregates and Asphalt)### 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 **Materials Testing Technician (Aggregates and Asphalt)** to join our friendly team based at Tarmac Cross Green Asphalt Plant in Leeds, Yorkshire. This role is easily accessible from Leeds, Scunthorpe, Santon, Pontefract, Selby, Goole, Rothwell, Oulton, Swillington, Garforth, Wetherby, Whinmoor, Oakwood, Bradford, Dewsbury, Wakefield, Headingley, Otley, Castleford, Halifax and the surrounding areas. 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, the role of **Materials Testing Technician (Aggregates and Asphalt)** will be responsible for: * Sampling and testing of various construction materials (aggregates and asphalt) on a daily basis where accuracy will be paramount.* Testing will be carried out to the highest safety standards and within your manual handling capabilities* At times, visiting other Tarmac sites to carry out various sampling and testing duties* Material testing carried out within the laboratory, which will include ovens, furnaces, sieves (with a mechanical shaker), weighing apparatus, chemicals and other scientific based equipment* Ensuring the quality of the materials is monitored at all times for both internal and external customers* Adhering to company Health and Safety procedures at all times **The Ideal Candidate** The ideal candidate for the role of **Materials Testing Technician (Aggregates and Asphalt)** will have laboratory experience gained within the construction sector and will possesses knowledge of aggregate and / or asphalt testing and production. We do however welcome applications from candidates without experience as full training will be provided. This Technician role is not a typical ‘lab coat’ laboratory type of role – it is a vital hands-on site-based role, wearing PPE and working in a small team closely supporting our operational asphalt plants. Suitable candidates for the role of Materials Testing Technician (Aggregates and Asphalt) will have: * Commitment to being hard working and self-motivated* Excellent communication skills, able to liaise with stakeholders of varying seniority levels* Good accuracy in their work and demonstrate strong attention to detail* Ability to identify potential risks/issues (training will be provided)* Confidence to work independently and to collaborate as part of a wider team* Good IT literacy* Proven numerical aptitude (handling calculations/interpreting results)* Flexible working approach* Commitment to being Health and Safety conscious **Why Tarmac**We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:* 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* 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 opportunitiesWe’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you. Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long! #tarmac #tarmaccareers #asphalt #aggregates #Technician #qualitytechnician #materialstesting #materialstestingtechnician #quarrytechnician #aggregatetechnician #aggregatejobs #plantjobs #asphaltjobs #Leeds #Scunthorpe #Santon #Pontefract #Selby #Goole #Rothwell #Oulton #Swillington #Garforth #Wetherby #Whinmoor #Oakwood #Bradford #Dewsbury #Wakefield #Headingley #Otley #Castleford #Halifax #LI-RE1 Tarmac Trading LimitedTarmac Trading Limited### Attached documents| | || --- | --- || Salary | Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits || Frequency | Annual || Job Reference | tarmac/TP/115/7517 || Contract Type | Permanent || Closing Date | 25 February, 2026 || Job Category | Operations, Quarrying and Production || Business Unit | North & Scotland || Location | Leeds, United Kingdom || Posted on | 26 January, 2026 || OpenStreetMap contributorsDirections to### Spread the word