Apprentice Materials Laboratory Testing Technician

Tarmac Trading Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarmac Trading Limited is offering an apprenticeship as a Materials Laboratory Testing Technician in Edinburgh. This role provides an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience in quality assurance and product testing within the construction industry, with support through a tailored development program to cultivate essential skills. The position emphasizes safety and teamwork while offering a structured pathway for career advancement.

Benefits

Structured apprenticeship with career progression opportunities

Support for individual development and learning

Inclusive and safety-first work environment

Qualifications

• Scottish National 5 in English and Maths preferred, Grade D considered.
• Eager to develop technical and professional skills through apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product sampling and testing to meet quality standards.
• Maintain clean and organized working environment.
• Build relationships with customers and technical teams.

Skills

Practical

Communication

Detail-oriented

Safety-focused

Education

Scottish National 5 (N5) A-C in English and Maths

Job description

Apprentice Materials Laboratory Testing Technician

Job Introduction

About the Role

Start your career journey with Tarmac as a ApprenticeTechnician! In this hands-on role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the quality of our products and improving our processes. Through this exciting apprenticeship, you will gain technical knowledge about our manufacturing operations, learn data analysis skills, and deliver outstanding customer service.

While working on-site, you will also complete a Professional Technical Development Programme, designed to give you the foundation to thrive in the construction and materials industry.

• Conduct product sampling and testing to ensure our products meet quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Keep accurate records and analyse data to support product improvements.
• Build relationships with customers, technical teams, and other departments.
• Assist with investigations into customer complaints to identify solutions.
• Tackle both indoor and outdoor tasks – it won’t always be glamorous, but your safety is our top priority.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Practical – Enjoys hands-on work in a variety of environments, from on-site operations to office settings.
• A good communicator – Able to collaborate effectively with operational teams, stakeholders, and customers.
• Eager to develop – Self-driven to grow both technical and professional skills through on-the-job learning and formal education.
• Detail-oriented – Capable of maintaining accurate records and delivering high-quality work.
• Safety-focused – Committed to upholding a safe and secure working environment.

Additional Requirements

• Qualifications:Scottish National 5 (N5)A-C in English and Maths are preferred, but Grade D or equivalent will also be considered, with additional support provided.
• Applicants must be willing to work both indoors and outdoors, adapting to the challenges of each environment.

Why Us

In addition to practical experience, you will:

• Work to a tailored Individual Development Plan (IDP), supported by your Line Manager, to track your progress and identify growth opportunities.
• Build core technical skills and knowledge about the mineral and construction products industry.
• Be in a supportive culture where safety, development, and collaboration are prioritised.

What We Offer

• A structured apprenticeship with real career progression opportunities.
• A chance to work in a safety-first, inclusive environment where your development matters.