Your responsibilities as an Apprentice Materials Technician:

Working within the site laboratory you will test the behaviour of bulk construction materials including concrete, aggregates and bituminous materials.

The results of these tests will be used to improve the performance of existing products, to eliminate faults with materials already in use, and to help with the development of new technologies.

This is a unique opportunity to develop a career within the construction sector, offering you the chance to develop skills and specialisations that are highly sought.

Within this role you will develop an understanding and knowledge of the implementation of various methods to examine construction materials. Through training and development provided you will work towards excellence in the following areas:

·         Carry out testing on site to assess material strength and flexibility under stress against specification requirements

·         Maintain high standards of work and compliance with UKAS accreditation requirements

·         Comply with the site quality system for materials testing laboratory, developing an understanding of materials reporting

·         Analyse test results and produce reports that inform project engineers and managers against agreed deadlines

·         Maintain equipment calibrations and notify the lab manager of any defects requiring attention

·         Proactively communicate within the team to ensure effective performance

·         To comply with laboratory and site safety procedures

·         Responsible for maintaining training records