Materials Laboratory Testing Technician

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity as a Technician in Edinburgh. This hands-on role will allow you to contribute to quality assurance while gaining valuable technical and analytical skills. You'll work on-site and complete a Professional Technical Development Programme, ensuring a solid foundation in the construction and materials industry. With a focus on safety and collaboration, this apprenticeship is designed to support your growth and career progression in a dynamic and inclusive environment. If you're eager to learn and develop, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Structured Apprenticeship

Career Progression Opportunities

Individual Development Plan

Supportive Culture

Qualifications

• Scottish National 5 A-C in English and Maths preferred.
• Willingness to adapt to various working environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product sampling and testing to ensure quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
• Analyze data to support product improvements.

Skills

Data Analysis

Communication

Attention to Detail

Safety Awareness

Education

Scottish National 5 in English

Scottish National 5 in Maths

Job description

Materials Laboratory Testing Technician, Edinburgh

Client: Tarmac

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 62fb14a7bedc

Job Views: 3

Posted: 10.05.2025

Expiry Date: 24.06.2025

Job Description

Job Introduction

Start your career journey with Tarmac as a Apprentice Technician! In this hands-on role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the quality of our products and improving our processes. Through this apprenticeship, you will gain technical knowledge about 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 a solid foundation to thrive in the construction and materials industry. Further details about the qualification can be found here: [link].

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct product sampling and testing to ensure quality standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment.
• Keep accurate records and analyze 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 – safety is our top priority.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who is:

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

Additional Requirements

• Qualifications: Scottish National 5 (N5) A-C in English and Maths are preferred; Grade D or equivalent will also be considered with support.
• Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors, adapting to 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 progress and growth opportunities.
• Build core technical skills and knowledge about the mineral and construction products industry.
• Be part of a supportive culture prioritizing safety, development, and collaboration.

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.

Tarmac Trading Limited

Additional information can be found in the Role Profile.