Laboratory Apprentice - Mineral and Construction Products Sampling and Testing
HANSON QUARRY PRODUCTS EUROPE LIMITED
Bristol (BS37 6AY)
Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026
Posted on 10 February 2026
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Summary
Do you want to gain technical skills alongside academic studies, earning while learning? Hanson's Laboratory Apprentice Programme provides a fantastic introduction to the Mineral Products Industry and a range of career path opportunities. It's designed to develop future Mineral Processing Laboratory Technicians in a practical environment
- Wage
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£21,352 a year
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For Pay Rates See section "Things to Consider" 27 days holiday; pension scheme with generous Hanson contributions; employee discount platform; Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice; discounted private medical benefits;
- Training course
- Mineral and construction product sampling and testing operations (level 2)
- Hours
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8 hour day shifts (working within hours of 6.00am - 10.00pm) Monday - Friday.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 June 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Hanson Laboratory Apprentice will perform laboratory and field-based specimen preparation and testing tasks for Concrete, Asphalt and Quarry products in accordance with relevant British standards and company procedures
You will learn something new daily:
As an integral part of the Technical team you will learn to ensure safety, compliance and efficiency, and product quality levels while administering high quality technical support to commercial, operations and external customers
Where you'll work
The Ridge
Chipping Sodbury
Bristol
BS37 6AY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
YOUTH FORCE LIMITED
Training course
Mineral and construction product sampling and testing operations (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Minimise waste and recycle or dispose of waste in line with business environmental and sustainability policies
- Comply with risk assessments, safe systems of work, company safety policy and procedures at all times
- Sample product either on production site or on customers site using the appropriate equipment for the product. For example, asphalt testing would include tests such as: organoleptic analysis, binder content, grading analysis, temperature, bulk density, % refusal density, insitu density and texture depth “ when thinking of asphalt testing “ assessing whether the material correct and whether it been laid correctly
- Plan and perform tasks following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and safe systems of work
- Produce reliable and accurate reports
- Follow industry guidance when completing sampling tasks and and record progress against them
- Diagnose faults with sampling and testing equipment and take appropriate actions
- Identify deficiencies in both product and the placement of the product. (e.g. concrete being poured into foundations which are holding rain water)
- Analyse, interpret and evaluate data and identify results requiring further investigation (non-conformance) seeking advice from colleagues as appropriate
- Deal with issues calmly and diffuse difficult situations
- Provide courteous and attentive customer service in every aspect of the role, this includes preparing clear written reports and listening and speaking to customers politely, explaining issues factually and clearly
- Communicate information, including the use of information management systems, either digital or paper based
- Communicate with people at all levels effectively ensuring accurate information is passed clearly and promptly
- Work within the company rules and regulations
- Use IT software and systems in line with company policy and procedures. This will include using test data entry, analysis and reporting systems
Training schedule
- During the programme you will gain experience in our laboratories and on our operational sites; relevant qualifications in Laboratory aspects of our business alongside distance learning delivered by designated training provider
- You will be supported by a mentor, your line manager and team and receive first class training
- You will 'earn while you learn' by completing a Level 2 Mineral and Construction Product Sampling and Testing Operations Apprenticeship while working in your daily role
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Any Subject for 5 GCSEs inc English Maths Science (grade C or above)
- Any Subject for 5 GCSEs inc English Maths Science (grade C or above)
- English (grade C or above)
- Maths (grade C or above)
- Science Subject (grade C or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
Other requirements
- Annual wage shown for apprentices aged 18 years old and above
- Salary rates dependent on age and based on a 40 hour week
- 16 year olds paid annually at £12,194.65 increasing to £15,946.85 for 17 year olds
About this employer
Hanson, trading as Heidelberg Materials, produces aggregates (crushed rock, sand and gravel), ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, cement and cement-related materials from over 300 UK production sites. We employ over 3,500 people in a wide range of roles and we are part of the Heidelberg Cement Group. Our aim is to be a leading sustainable business. We are committed to being fair, respectful and inclusive and are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in working safely and sustainably.
After this apprenticeship
- You could progress to Laboratory or Quality Control Technician roles
- The experience gained from Hanson's Apprenticeship provides a good introduction to our business as the work of the technical team underpins all aspects of the production, sales and distribution divisions in concrete, aggregates and asphalt
- We can offer clear career pathways, with access to multiple opportunities across our business, so if this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please apply online now
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
YOUTH FORCE LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014358.
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Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026
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