Apprentice Laboratory Technician

Heidelberg Materials UK; Frome; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Apprentice Laboratory Technician to join their team. This role involves performing laboratory-based specimen preparation and testing for Concrete, Asphalt, and Quarry products, ensuring compliance with relevant standards. You will gain valuable experience while working towards a recognized qualification through an approved Apprenticeship provider. The company fosters a culture of diversity and sustainability, providing a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. With a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to industry-leading customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Generous Pension Schemes

Life Assurance

27 Days Holiday

Agile and Flexible Working

Paid Volunteering Day

Gym Discounts

Free Eye Tests

Discounted Private Medical Cover

Qualifications

• Commitment to completing a study program with an approved Apprenticeship provider.
• Ability to perform laboratory-based specimen preparation and testing.

Responsibilities

• Maximize contributions of technical departments for cost-effective product manufacture.
• Establish and maintain product quality levels consistent with customer requirements.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9

Job description

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognize that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency, and individual achievement.

Purpose of the role

The Apprentice Laboratory Technician will perform laboratory-based specimen preparation and testing for Concrete, Asphalt, and Quarry products in accordance with relevant EN and British standards and company procedures. Heidelberg Materials UK is committed to maintaining an industry-leading level of customer satisfaction through continuous assurance and improvement of its product portfolio and technical services by developing, documenting, and maintaining a comprehensive quality management program. You will work as part of a team with supervision, maintaining high standards and attention to detail.

During this contract, you will be required to complete a study programme run by an approved Apprenticeship provider, requiring commitment and dedication to succeed.

Key Accountabilities

1. Maximize the contribution of the technical departments towards ensuring cost-effective product manufacture.
2. Establish and maintain product quality levels consistent with commercial/operational drivers and customer requirements.
3. Provide high-quality technical support to commercial, operations, and external customers.
4. Perform other duties as requested by your manager.

Education/Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9, including Maths and English, or equivalent competence.

What’s On Offer

• Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver), Disability Confident (Committed), 5% Club (Platinum), Mates in Mind, Clear Assured (Foundation), MPQC, STEM Ambassador.
• Compensation Package: Bonus incentives, generous pension schemes, life assurance.
• Work-Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), agile and flexible working, holiday purchase, sabbatical.
• Family Friendly Policies: Maternity, paternity, parental leave, neonatal, adoption, IVF, menopause.
• Social Value: Paid volunteering day annually, support for LGBTQ+, women in science and engineering, armed forces communities.
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), mental health first aiders, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, free eye tests, discounted private medical cover.