Materials Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - PJB Technical Services

Tiro; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials testing firm in Ramsgate is offering an apprenticeship for a Materials Technician. The successful candidate will assist with laboratory tasks, maintain equipment, and support site operations, gaining valuable experience in materials testing. This unique opportunity is perfect for those eager to start a career in construction quality assurance. The apprenticeship is designed to build a strong foundation and develop practical skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• No prior qualifications required, but a willingness to learn and work in a team is essential.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain safety standards is important.
• Interest in materials testing and construction processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic laboratory tasks to support routine materials testing activities.
• Assist with the making and de-moulding of concrete cubes and beams.
• Maintain clean, organised, and well-stocked laboratory and store areas.
• Support on-site concrete testing activities, including air entrainment and slump testing.

Skills

Basic laboratory skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

We are pleased to offer an opportunity for a Materials Technician Apprentice to join the team, supporting day-to-day laboratory and site operations. This role will involve assisting with routine materials testing, maintaining equipment and work areas, and supporting technicians both in the laboratory and on construction sites, where permitted.

As the apprenticeship progresses, the successful candidate will gain experience across a range of materials testing activities, quality control processes, and site support functions, developing practical and technical skills within a supportive environment. This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a future career in materials testing and construction quality assurance.

Summary of duties

• Carry out basic laboratory tasks to support routine materials testing activities.
• Assist with the making and de‑moulding of concrete cubes and beams.
• Maintain clean, organised, and well‑stocked laboratory and store areas.
• Clean, restock, and check testing equipment, ensuring calibration dates are current.
• Support vehicle management by updating tracking systems and confirming daily checks have been completed (as experience develops).
• Assist site teams when permitted and holding the appropriate CSCS card, including supporting coring operations and reinstating core holes.
• Log, trim, and prepare cores in the laboratory for compressive strength testing.
• Support on-site concrete testing activities, including air entrainment, slump testing, and general quality control work.
• Weigh concrete samples in air and water to calculate density and assist with on-site crushing tests.
• Assist with ground investigation testing, including plate loading, CBR testing, and dynamic plate (LWD) testing.