Apprentice Automotive Warranty Assessor

Holcim Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in the UK is offering a hands-on Technical Apprenticeship in their Materials Laboratory. This role is ideal for those who enjoy practical work and problem-solving, providing an opportunity to learn under experienced technicians. Responsibilities include sampling, testing materials, and ensuring quality. Candidates should be motivated, reliable, and ready to develop new skills. This apprenticeship offers the chance to gain industry experience and a recognized qualification in a growing sector.

Qualifications

• Motivated, reliable, and ready to develop skills and knowledge.
• Curious about how things work, willing to learn, and confident asking questions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure materials produced meet quality and safety standards.
• Learn to work safely in a laboratory and understand product usage.
• Take samples and carry out tests on materials, recording results.
• Report issues and help investigate early product concerns.
• Work closely with technicians to develop technical skills.
• Follow processes accurately and safely using technology.

Skills

Motivated

Reliable

Curious

Willing to learn

Comfortable using technology

Job description

Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in a hands‑on Technical Apprenticeship within our Materials Laboratory team. You’ll be based on site, working alongside experienced technicians who will support you as you learn how to sample, test and report on the quality of our sand, aggregates and bituminous products. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys practical work, problem‑solving and being part of a team that plays a key role in the products that shape our roads, buildings and communities. You will gain real industry experience, a recognised qualification and the chance to build a long‑term career in a growing and innovative sector.

Responsibilities

• Play an important part in ensuring the materials we produce meet the highest quality and safety standards.
• Learn to work safely in a laboratory environment, follow testing procedures and understand how our products are used across major construction projects.
• Take samples, carry out tests on materials such as sand, aggregates and bituminous products, and record results using our laboratory systems.
• Spot and report any issues, help investigate early product concerns and support the team in keeping equipment well‑maintained and calibrated.
• Work closely with experienced technicians to build knowledge, develop technical skills and provide support to colleagues and customers.
• Follow processes accurately and safely, and be comfortable using technology as part of daily work.

Qualifications & Expectations

• Motivated, reliable and ready to develop your skills and knowledge.
• Curious about how things work, willing to learn and confident asking questions.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet. Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike. Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges.