Materials Testing Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - Eurotest - Brigstock
Eurotest Ltd have been operating since 2000 and are a UKAS accredited test laboratory operating in the construction and civil engineering industries. We carry out tests on concrete, soils, and aggregates both in the laboratory and on site in accordance with British and European Standards.
From a single site laboratory, Eurotest has developed and grown into a well-established and trusted testing service provider to multiple clients and projects across the UK. We are seeking to appoint a new apprentice Materials Testing Technician, to join our team in Brigstock.
You can find out more by visiting their website here.
The Package
At Tiro, we make great things happen for people. And that starts with you. In this role you’ll receive: Starting salary of £19,000 - £23,000 per annum (depending on age and experience)
20 days annual leave (3 days to be used at Christmas) plus bank holidaysSite closed for 2 weeks at Christmas
Workings hours are 40 hours per week
Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:30PM
Overtime available
Regular training and CPD opportunities
What will I be doing as an apprentice?
As a Material Technician Apprentice at EuroTest, you’ll be involved in different tasks as no two days are the same with us. You’ll be working in a laboratory but not as you know it! Be prepared to get mucky as you get to know your materials. This won’t be a sterile environment and requires someone who’s not afraid to get stuck in.
Once you have completed your training period, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out different types of tests on concrete, soils, and aggregates, both in the laboratory and on site. Alongside this, you’ll be involved in booking sampled and reporting results when required as well as, calibrating and maintaining the equipment allocated to you.
What could the future look like?
As a well-established and reputable company, Eurotest Ltd could offer to the successful candidate a steady progression to more senior role such as Senior Technician or the chance to move into a more quality system-based role both of which, would include good financial reward.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
Experience
Whilst previous experience is great, we at Tiro are always open to wildcards. We’re not just interested in experience and qualifications; we’re looking for someone with the right attitude and aptitude to fit right in at Eurotest.
Qualifications
It’s about enthusiasm, not school results. In our experience the most successful apprentices are those who are driven to find out more about the sector, can be up front about what they do and don’t already know, are considerate, self-reflective, and impatient to learn the job role!
About You
We’re looking for someone with the right attitude and aptitude to fit right in at Eurotest. Someone who’s genuinely curious about the worlds of science and technology. 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 life changing career.
To be successful in this role, you’ll have to demonstrate good IT and communication skills. You’ll need to be able to work well within a team as well as, independently, while delivering prompt and accurate results, with some heavy lifting involved on occasions too
Even if this doesn’t sound quite like you, but you still think you could do a great job in the role, get in touch. We’re always open to wildcards.So how does the apprenticeship work?
At Tiro we’re obsessed with changing lives through science and technology apprenticeships so we can’t wait to have you on board.
Over 21 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on ‘off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments.Together this will count towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship. You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at EuroTest who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career.
Being an apprentice is hands-on, so you’ll get the chance to learn things you might otherwise not have experienced in a university or college environment.
The best part? You’ll be earning a salary while you gain your qualifications, meaning no huge student loans to pay back at the end of the programme!
Eligibility
While we never want to hinder your job application process with obstacles, there are some minimum requirements you’ll need to meet in order to do an apprenticeship, these are rules set by the UK Government.
You’ll need to be over 16, not in full time education, have lived in the UK for 3 years and have the right to work in the UK.
If you don’t quite meet these minimum requirements yet, let us know you’re interested here and we’ll get in touch to discuss this further with you.