Overview
Value Added Product Designer – Readymix (RMX)
Location: Stancombe, Flax Bourton, near Bristol
Be at the forefront of concrete innovation
Shape the future of advanced concrete solutions!
Are you passionate about materials science, innovation, and bringing new ideas to life? Do you value a culture that supports growth, inclusion, and innovation? Would you like the chance to develop your expertise and broaden your network whilst making a visible impact on products and performance?
We’re looking for a Value Added Product Designer – Readymix to join our Readymix (RMX) team – someone who can turn insight into cutting-edge products and help grow our market presence through innovation.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of Research and Development, commercial insight, and technical excellence, helping deliver high-performance, sustainable concrete solutions that meet the evolving needs of the construction industry.
Why this role stands out
- Work on innovative, niche concrete products with real commercial impact
- Collaborate with our UK Research and Development Centre
- Influence product strategy and market growth
- Engage with customers, technical experts, and industry bodies
- Play a key role in sustainability and future construction solutions
What you’ll be doing
As a VAP Mix Designer, you’ll lead the design, testing, and deployment of advanced concrete products. You’ll:
- Identify and develop new, innovative RMX products aligned to market opportunities
- Evaluate designs against performance, cost, and commercial viability
- Build strong relationships with internal teams and customers to spot opportunities
- Plan and execute laboratory and plant trials
- Ensure compliance through audits and testing protocols
- Deliver technical training to product support and operational teams
- Drive continuous improvement across site and laboratory practices
- Monitor and optimise control and batching systems
- Support integration of new products into mainstream production processes
- Champion safety, quality, and operational excellence in all activities
What we’re looking for
We’re seeking a driven and collaborative technical professional with a passion for innovation. You will also require:
- Strong understanding of Readymix testing processes and corrective actions
- Knowledge of cement chemistry and admixture technologies
- Ability to translate technical performance into practical, scalable solutions
- Proactive approach and a solution focused mindset
- Resilience and be adaptable in a dynamic environment
- Ability to engage with and influence diverse stakeholders
- Committed to continuous learning, particularly in sustainability
- City & Guilds Parts 1 and 2 (or equivalent)
- Concrete-related qualification e.g. Concrete Society, University Certificate in Concrete Technology (advantageous)
- Knowledge and experience of concrete products, processes, applications and best practice
You’ll thrive if you…
- Enjoy solving complex technical challenges
- Want to influence product innovation from concept to deployment
- Value collaboration and building strong partnerships
- Are motivated by delivering real business impact
WhyTarmac
At Tarmac, we’re building a better future – delivering sustainable construction solutions that shape the world around us. As part of CRH, a global leader in building materials, we combine local expertise with international scale to innovate, grow, and make a lasting difference.
Join us and be part of something bigger!
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 opportunities
Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.
We’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.
Ready to build your future?
Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!
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Tarmac Trading Limited
Salary: Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits
Location: Bristol, Avon, England
Job Reference: tarmac/TP/112/7816
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