Materials Testing Apprentice: Hands-On Lab Skills

Tiro; Castleford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Training & CPD opportunities

Job summary

White Rose Laboratory Services Ltd in Castleford invites applicants to join its Materials Testing Apprenticeship (Level 3). This paid apprenticeship provides hands-on testing of concrete, aggregates and soils under UKAS-aligned procedures, with training delivered on site and online.

Starting salary in the £22,568–£26,436 range, 40-hour weeks, and compulsory overtime during peak periods. You will learn to carry out tests, record results, and produce reports while developing in a supportive team

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.
• Apprenticeships are designed to provide new knowledge, skills and behaviours; applicants should not already hold a Level 3, degree or higher qualification in a closely related subject.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day laboratory testing of construction materials including concrete, aggregates and soils.
• Perform tests in accordance with standard procedures and record results.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and maintain quality standards under UKAS requirements.
• Shadow experienced technicians to gain hands-on experience and develop practical skills.
• Handle and lift material samples up to 20 kg and follow safety procedures.

Job description

White Rose Laboratory Services Ltd in Castleford invites applicants to join its Materials Testing Apprenticeship (Level 3). This paid apprenticeship provides hands-on testing of concrete, aggregates and soils under UKAS-aligned procedures, with training delivered on site and online.

Starting salary in the £22,568–£26,436 range, 40-hour weeks, and compulsory overtime during peak periods. You will learn to carry out tests, record results, and produce reports while developing in a supportive team