Apprentice Materials Testing Technician (Level 3)

In this role, you'll be a key player in conducting daily laboratory tests to qualify materials for dispatch. Complete technical requests and compile reports based on the interpretation of the findings and assist with Laboratory trials to match the customers' specifications and performance requirements with help of the Lab Manager/ Concrete Technicians. It's a hand's on, dusty environment with some lifting involved (up to 25kg).

With that in mind Master Builders Solutions are looking for anyone who has a real eagerness to learn, has a keen interest in construction and materials and is enthusiastic about this great opportunity to join their business.

During your apprenticeship with Master Builders Solutions your role as a Materials Testing Technician Apprentice will be :

· To be aware of all aspects of personal safety and the use of safety equipment.

· Responsible for conducting daily laboratory tests to qualify materials for dispatch.

· Test materials used as raw materials for qualities such as purity, particle size distribution, placement, strength, and density.

· This is a hand-on role that will require some manual handling.

· Understand all internationally recognised and customer specific testing standards and frequencies.

· Provide technical support and assistance.

· Complete technical requests and compile reports based on the interpretation of the findings.

· Understand how to operate lab testing equipment such as sieve shakers, kilns, compressing and flexural rigs, mixers, and vibrating tables.

· Record all test data in the required format.

· Orders and inventories of laboratory materials

· Assist with Lab trials to match the customers' specifications and performance requirements with help of the Lab Manager/ Concrete Technicians.

· Once trained on specific tasks, the role will involve working on your own initiative at times.

· Working on all aspects of the laboratory functions will be required, and this will involve routine tasks.

Qualifications: We welcome good academic performance, and in our experience the most successful apprentices are those who are driven to find out more about the sectors we work in, can be up front about what they do and don't already know, are considerate, self-reflective, pay attention to the details and want to learn more about, not only testing, but business development and growth.

Experience: We're not just interested in experience and qualifications; we're looking for someone with the right attitude and aptitude to work as a key part of our laboratory team.

About you: This is a hand's on and practical role so you should be willing to get stuck in. The ideal candidate will be reliable and open minded. You will have a keen eye for detail and be able to work to instruction. You'll give the role your all and will fundamentally be hungry to learn and most importantly willing to take the first step into a career. To succeed in this apprenticeship, you'll need bags of enthusiasm, be a fantastic collaborator and be hungry to learn!

Master Builders Solutions is a leading provider of concrete admixtures and other construction solutions worldwide. With over a century of experience in the construction industry and a comprehensive portfolio of product offerings, we leverage cutting-edge technologies, a global community of experts who are at the core of our business, as well as in-depth knowledge of local building needs to provide innovative and sustainable solutions., There's no limit to what you can achieve while working with Master Builders Solutions. Their team is at the heart of what they do, and they are looking for someone who wants to play a key part in that long term.

Through 'on-the-job' training you'll have the opportunity to learn new skills to provide competency and responsibility in carrying out testing and to help develop your career. Hard work and determination will be recognised!

This apprenticeship can also help pave the way for further educational and professional advancement.

· Starting salary £18,000 (will increase after 1 year based on performance)

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

· Monday to Friday

· 36.25 hours per week

· Company pension scheme

· Private medical

· Free onsite parking

· Laptop provided to do module work