Materials Technician Apprenticeship - Lab & Site Roles

Tiro; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Nest pension

Statutory sick pay

Company van for business use

Job summary

Amtest UK Ltd in London offers a Level 3 Materials Technician apprenticeship. You will gain hands-on testing experience in a laboratory and on construction sites, learning to prepare samples, run tests, and record results under supervision.

This 20‑month program combines on‑the‑job training with tutor-led modules, with at least 6 hours weekly of off‑the‑job training. The role starts ASAP, with a starting salary of £30,000 per year and a clear pathway into a career in construction materials

Qualifications

• Be 18 or over
• Not be in full‑time education
• Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Have the right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Get hands‑on with materials testing - helping to prepare and test samples in the laboratory and on construction sites, following recognised testing methods.
• Learn how specialist testing equipment is used - carrying out basic equipment checks and learning how to make sure equipment is ready and suitable for testing.
• Prepare and manage samples – helping to receive, label, store and prepare different materials ready for testing.
• Record and understand test results - completing worksheets and electronic records accurately and learning why good record keeping is so important.
• Build your knowledge of quality and compliance - learning how testing procedures and quality standards help ensure results are accurate and reliable.
• Experience both lab and site‑based work - giving you exposure to different working environments and the opportunity to develop a broad range of practical skills.
• Learn from experienced technicians - working as part of the team and gradually building the confidence and technical knowledge to carry out more testing independently.

Job description

Amtest UK Ltd in London offers a Level 3 Materials Technician apprenticeship. You will gain hands-on testing experience in a laboratory and on construction sites, learning to prepare samples, run tests, and record results under supervision.

This 20‑month program combines on‑the‑job training with tutor-led modules, with at least 6 hours weekly of off‑the‑job training. The role starts ASAP, with a starting salary of £30,000 per year and a clear pathway into a career in construction materials