Apprentice Materials Technician - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Tiro - Science & Technology Apprenticeships

Tiro - Science & Technology Apprenticeships

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Working for Aggregate Industries
In the West Midlands, HS2 is powered by some of construction's biggest employers: Balfour Beatty, VINCI, and Aggregate Industries.

Every company is committed to enhancing the lives of future generations by designing a transformational rail system that isadmired around the world.

As an Apprentice Materials Technician you'll be working in a laboratory but not as you know it Be prepared to get mucky as you get to know your materials.

This won't be a sterile environment and requires someone who's not afraid to get stuck in.
At Tiro, we make great things happen for people. And that starts with you.

In this role you'll receive:

Starting salary of £17,000
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Workings hours are 40 hours per week
Access to site vehicle
Regular training and CPD opportunities

What it's like working in this role

You'll not only spend time between testing on site and testing in the lab, but you'll also visit and work at several locations nearby - a great opportunity to meet others to aid professional progression and skill sharing.

What you'll be doing:

Working alongside other team members, testing the properties of construction materials including concrete, aggregates, and asphalt.
Improving the performance of existing products, to eliminate faults with materials already in use.
Helping bring materials testing in the 21st century using new technologies (e.g. Switching over to automated processes, new ergonomic equipment or even new recording and reporting systems.)
Developing an understanding, knowledge and practical methods used to examine materials, including nondestructive testing (NDT).
Following testing methods to ensure safety and quality and to support the lab in maintaining its accreditation to operate.
Travelling to and from sites, collecting materials to be tested.

Potential career paths:

After completing your Level 3 apprenticeship there are many pathways available to you at Aggregate Industries and beyond.

Here are some examples of how your career may progress:

Level 4/5 Technician Scientist apprenticeship
Senior technician (Average salary £29,015/year)
Materials Engineer (Average salary £34,565/year)
Laboratory Manager (Average salary £38,207/year)
Project lead (Salary bonuses)

Experience
Whilst previous experience is great, we at Tiro are always open to wildcards.

We're not just interested in experience and qualifications; we're looking for someone with the right attitude and aptitude to fit right in at Aggregate Industries.

Qualifications
It's about enthusiasm, not school results. In our experience the most successful apprentices are those who have drive to find out more about the sector, can be up front about what they do and don't already know, are considerate, self-reflective, and impatientto learn the job role

Eligibility
Driving licence is required for this role