Trainee Materials Technician

Balfour Beatty's Highways; Middle Wallop; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Trainee Materials Technician in Middle Wallop. In this role, you'll be part of a dynamic team using cutting-edge technology to test construction materials. You will conduct tests on products like concrete and aggregates while ensuring safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, proactive, and ready to learn, fitting into the company's culture of diversity and inclusion. Competitive benefits and flexibility in working hours are also provided.

Benefits

Attractive salary

25 days annual leave

Pension savings schemes

Smart working flexibility

Family-friendly policies

Employee benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Looking for the right attitude and aptitude, not just experience.
• Creative and committed individual, willing to learn about the sector.
• Proactive in identifying problems and defects.

Responsibilities

• Work safely within the laboratory and on the construction site.
• Test properties of construction materials including concrete and aggregates.
• Develop methods to examine materials, including non-destructive testing.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Proactive problem identification

Ability to learn quickly

Job description

About the role

Do you want the chance to say you were a part of history? If so, we're offering you the opportunity to work using cutting edge technology to test construction materials. Balfour Beatty is the UK's largest construction company with involvements in a wide range of projects across the UK including Nuclear, High‑Speed Rail, Highways and Net‑Zero/Carbon reduction projects.

As a Trainee Materials Technician, you'll be working as part of a small team to ensure the effective delivery of the major construction projects within the United Kingdom, creating better connections for the local community.

Responsibilities

• Work safely within the laboratory and on the construction site.
• Work alongside other team members, testing the properties of construction materials including concrete, grout and aggregates.
• Improve the performance of existing products already in place.
• Develop an understanding, knowledge and practical methods used to examine materials, including non‑destructive testing (NDT).
• Apply established test methods to ensure quality and support the laboratory in maintaining its accreditation to operate.
• Travel to and from sites, collecting materials to be tested and delivering results day in, day out.
• Be flexible with working across various locations to meet business needs and be comfortable working on your feet.
• Take on activities to ensure targets are met while upholding safety standards for the team.
• Be proactive in identifying problems and defects and seek solutions.

Qualifications

• While previous experience is great, we are always open to wildcards. We're not just interested in experience and qualifications; we're looking for the right attitude and aptitude to fit right in at Balfour Beatty.
• It's about enthusiasm, not school results. Often the most successful apprentices are those who have the drive to find out more about the sector, can be upfront about what they do and don't know, and are impatient to learn the job role.
• We're looking for a creative and committed individual who is proactive in identifying problems and defects.
• Even if this doesn't sound quite like you, but you still think you could do a great job in the role, get in touch. We're always open to wildcards.

Benefits

• An attractive / negotiated salary.
• 42 core base hours per week.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Pension savings schemes.
• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.
• Enjoy a whole host of other Balfour Beatty staff employee benefits such as discounts, exclusive offers and more.

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value, Everyone, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing an inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.