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Materials Testing Technician Apprentice AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED
This role is perfect for anyone wanting to gain valuable skills working in the construction industry and lab. This could lead to a wider choice of career development options including materials scientist and Engineer posts. You’ll get the chance to learn things you might otherwise not have experienced in a university or college environment.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 14 Apr 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£18,500.00
● A competitive starting salary, with annual pay rises ● Competitive pension and 33 days’ holiday per year (including bank holidays)
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Working week
Monday - Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm (shift work). May work evenings and weekends.
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
21 Months
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Possible start date
04 Sep 2023
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Date posted
27 Feb 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000138665
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
As a member of Aggregate Industries materials testing team you’ll push construction materials to their limits ensuring that they’re safe and reliable to use. These materials will need to exist for many years to come without expensive maintenance, without damaging the structure and without endangering human life.
No two days are ever the same with Aggregate Industries. You’ll not only spend time between testing on site and testing in the lab, but you’ll also visit and work at several locations nearby – a great opportunity to meet others to aid professional progression and skill sharing.
What you’ll be doing:
- Working alongside other team members, testing the properties of construction materials including concrete, aggregates, and asphalt
- Improving the performance of existing products, to eliminate faults with materials already in use
- Helping bring materials testing in the 21st century using new technologies (e.g. switching over to automated processes, new ergonomic equipment or even new recording and reporting systems)
- Developing an understanding, knowledge and practical methods used to examine materials, including non-destructive testing (NDT)
- Following testing methods to ensure safety and quality and to support the lab in maintaining its accreditation to operate
- Travelling to and from sites, collecting materials to be tested
Through training and development provided, you’ll work towards excellence in the following areas:
- Undertake 21-month Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Ensure all work is undertaken safely in accordance with required processes
- Undertake testing of materials including aggregates, concrete, and asphalt in accordance with required standards, in the laboratory, and on construction sites
- Comply with the high standards of work required by the Quality Management Systems to required deadlines
- Maintain equipment to required standards as required by the Laboratory Manager
- Proactively communicate with senior staff to ensure effective communication
- Attend training courses and assessments as required by the apprenticeship standard and maintaining training records
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Standard.
- 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 the Level 3 qualification.
- You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at Aggregate Industries 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!
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
After completing your Level 3 apprenticeship there are many pathways available to you at Aggregate Industries and beyond such as:
- Level 4/5 Technician Scientist apprenticeship
- Senior technician (Average salary £29,015/year)
- Materials Engineer (Average salary £34,565/year)
- Laboratory Manager (Average salary £38,207/year)
- Project lead (Salary bonuses)
Our goal is to train you in many aspects of material testing and quality control. Hard work and achievement will be rewarded.
Not only that but the apprentice will have the opportunity to become a registered Science technician (RSci Tech). At Tiro we’re obsessed with changing lives through science and technology apprenticeships so we can’t wait to have you on board.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED
Address
Peel Street
Stalybridge
SK15 1PF
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Laboratory technician
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
This link will take you to the Aggregate Industries career page where you can fill in your application and preferred location (we have many different sites and positions available). Application deadline is 14th April. Assessment centres to be held in April (Date TBC). Expected start date 4th September 2023.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 14 Apr 2023