Construction Materials Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - BAM Nuttall Limited

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On-site

GBP 18,000 - 22,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading construction company is offering an exciting opportunity for a Construction Materials Technician Apprentice in Bridgwater. This role provides on-the-job training over 21 months, focusing on materials testing in construction environments. Candidates should be reliable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, with a full UK driving license. This position also offers potential progression to permanent roles post-apprenticeship and further qualifications.

Qualifications

Must be over 18 and not in full-time education.
Full UK driving license and access to a car required.
Eager to learn and collaborate.

Responsibilities

Carry out sampling and testing in line with Standards.
Communicate clear instructions to site teams.
Maintain a detailed site diary.

Skills

Reliable

Detail-oriented

Methodical

Curious about science and technology

Job description

Overview

Construction Materials Technician Apprentice (Level 3) – BAM Nuttall Limited

Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, TA5 1UD

Compensation: £20,000 per year (increasing to National Living Wage if aged 21+ after 12 months).

What you will be doing

Carrying out sampling and testing in line with Standards and customer specifications.
Carrying out a point of work risk assessment.
Checking that equipment to be used is calibrated and reporting any broken or damaged equipment to the line manager.
Entering and completing all records, readings, and results on appropriate sheets arising from the procedure being carried out.
Communicating clear instructions to site teams based on Client specifications and expectations.
Providing clear and concise data to demonstrate compliance.
Carrying out testing using calibrated equipment to demonstrate compliance.
Delivering daily/weekly work programmes with site teams.
Maintaining a detailed site diary.
Maintaining a personal CPD record and CV to demonstrate career development.
Carrying out any other relevant duties as requested from time to time.

Responsibilities and opportunities

Work on site and in laboratory environments, gaining hands-on experience in materials testing for construction.
Learn from BAM colleagues and contribute to project quality control and compliance in major infrastructure environments.
Develop skills toward becoming a laboratory technician with potential progression post-apprenticeship.
Progression opportunities include potential permanent roles and salary progression after completion of the apprenticeship.

What could the future look like?

BAM Nuttall Limited is committed to developing emerging talent. The apprenticeship runs for 21 months with on-the-job training and online study to achieve a Level 3 Materials Testing Technician apprenticeship. The program aims to lead to career opportunities in laboratory testing and related fields, including potential progression to Level 6 qualifications.

Skills, knowledge, and experience

About You

The ideal candidate will be reliable, highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work to instructions. You should be methodical, accurate, and take pride in ensuring testing parameters meet client requirements. You should be curious about science and technology, eager to learn, and collaborative. A full UK driving license and access to a car are required due to the role’s location.

Eligibility

Minimum requirements per UK government schemes for Apprenticeships include being over 18, not in full-time education, and having the right to work in the UK. You should have lived in the UK for at least 3 years. If you already hold a Level 3, degree, or higher qualification, you may not be eligible for apprenticeship funding as the program targets upskilling or reskilling.

If you don’t meet all requirements, express your interest and we will discuss further.

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