Apprentice Materials Technician

Role Responsibility

The post holder will be required to participate in the formal apprenticeship scheme which will include attendance at an appropriate college course.

• To undertake a range of tasks suited to the current level of training and development
• To attend college and complete course work on time and to a high standard
• To take on additional responsibility in Years 2 and 3 of apprenticeship
• To understand and complete all work-related activities on time
• To understand and comply with policies and procedures other than HSE
• To attend and fully participate in regular training, career and development reviews with line management, college staff, and other interested parties
• To undertake additional duties in line with capabilities as required
• Carry out in-situ and laboratory testing for concrete, bituminous material, aggregates, and soils on civil engineering construction site.
• Ensure laboratory/work area is kept in a tidy and safe condition at all times and report any broken or damaged equipment to the Senior Member
• Training will be provided to ensure testing is completed to the relevant standard in accordance with UKAS schedule.
• Flexibility to work on different sections

The post holder will be expected to keep a work diary outlining their training progress throughout the course of the apprenticeship. This diary will be formally reviewed on a periodic basis with an appropriate line manager and/or representative of the appropriate apprenticeship awarding body.

The Ideal Candidate

Ability to work as part of a team, attend team meetings, eventually contribute to appropriate discussions, written and verbal. Additionally, a flexible approach, able to work towards understood objectives and deadlines and self motivated towards becoming part of what is a continuous learning environment. 

About the Company

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK’s new high-speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK’s 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high-speed services The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 Main Civils Contracts which include both Lots S1 (Euston Tunnels & Approaches) and S2 (Northolt Tunnels). Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.

You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador). Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity.

Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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