Materials Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - Sika

Tiro; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeship provider in Welwyn Garden City seeks an Apprentice Materials Technician. The role involves preparing and testing materials, maintaining lab facilities, and ensuring safety protocols. Applicants should be over 16, curious, and ready to learn. The program offers structured training leading to a Level 3 qualification in Materials Science, with potential to secure a full-time position upon successful completion.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension

Structured training and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• No previous experience is essential; welcome all backgrounds.
• Motivation to build a career is key.
• Must be over 16 and have lived in the UK for three years.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, test, and record data relevant to product prototypes.
• Maintain laboratory facilities and calibrate equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies.

Skills

Hands-on, practical approach

Results-oriented

Good health and safety awareness

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Enthusiasm and curiosity

Job description

Sika Apprenticeship – Materials Technician (L3)

Department: Science Apprenticeship - Materials L3

Location: Welwyn Garden City

Compensation: £27,500 per year

Package

• Starting salary: £27,500 per year
• Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week
• 8:00am – 5:00pm
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension provided

Responsibilities

As an Apprentice Materials Technician, you will play a key role in the product development process by preparing, testing, and recording data relevant to product prototypes.

• Maintain laboratory facilities, calibrate equipment, ensure stock of raw materials, and liaise with relevant functions.
• Ensure Health and Safety policies and procedures are observed at the highest standards.
• Develop technical competence through hands‑on experience and practical learning, aiming for Level 3 certification as a Material Testing Laboratory Technician.

What We Are Looking For

• Hands‑on, practical approach – willing to get stuck in.
• Results‑oriented with strong attention to detail for identifying problems and recording observations.
• Good health and safety awareness and the ability to work toward strict safety guidelines.
• Excellent communication, honesty, and teamwork; a collaborator who speaks up and works together.
• Enthusiasm, curiosity, commitment, and a hunger to learn.

Experience & Qualifications

Previous experience is not essential; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds with a genuine interest in the field and motivation to build a career.

We value attitude, curiosity, and commitment over formal qualifications. Enrolment for the apprenticeship is available to individuals over 16, not in full‑time education, who have lived in the UK for three years and have the right to work in the UK.

Program Overview

Over 18 months, you will dedicate a minimum of 6 hours per week to off‑the‑job training, including theory lessons, virtual learning, and practical shadowing. The programme leads to a Level 3 Materials Technician apprenticeship and provides the knowledge, skills, and work habits needed for success.

Future Opportunities

Upon completion, you may secure a full‑time position within Sika, pursue higher‑level qualifications such as a BSc in Applied Materials Science, or transition into roles across construction materials, civil engineering, geotechnical investigation, and environmental consultancy.

Eligibility

• Over 16 years old.
• Not in full‑time education.
• Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years and possess the right to work in the UK.

Recruitment Process

If you meet the above criteria and are interested, contact us and we will discuss the next steps.