Materials Technician Apprentice

As a Materials Technician apprentice (Level 3) you will be working with our site laboratory team and will be supporting the management and delivery of materials engineering by test the behaviour of bulk construction materials.

The results of these tests will be used to improve the performance of existing products, eliminate faults with materials already in use, and to help the development of new technologies.

What you'll be doing:

• Ensuring all work is undertaken safely in accordance with the required process.
• Undertake testing of materials including aggregates, concrete, and asphalt in accordance with required standards at construction sites and laboratories.
• Comply with the high standards of work required by the Quality Management Systems to required deadlines.
• Maintain equipment to required standards as required by the Laboratory Manager.
• Attend training courses and assessments as required by the apprenticeship standard and Balfour Beatty VINCI.
• Depending on your education level and career choice, you may have the opportunity to continue your studies up to degree level.

The following experience is required:

• An interest in construction, science or laboratory testing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Work experience and industry awareness is desirable.

Apprenticeship Overview:

• Apprenticeship Standard: Laboratory Technician Level 3
• Apprenticeship Length: 24 months.
• Entry Requirements: GCSE or equivalent at grades 4/C or above in Maths and English.

Why work for us

Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) is responsible for designing and building part of the most exciting and challenging infrastructure project in Europe: HS2. We are building the West Midlands section of HS2's Phase One route, spanning approximately 90km from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire. We will be employing thousands of people from the region to design and build the civil infrastructure for HS2 and we are looking for a wide range of skills to join the team and support this unique and ground breaking project.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We aim to be a leader in equality, diversity and inclusion by creating a safe inclusive working environment for all - living our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity and Leadership. We are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging all staff to engage in a diverse range of year-round learning opportunities and provide personal development opportunities. Our aim is to attract more people from diverse backgrounds to help us build on our inclusive culture.

Flexible working:

Flexible or agile working is encouraged at BBV and we recognise the value and diversity of candidates which this can bring to our business operations. Not every role can provide a variety of working patterns to suit people's personal needs however we are happy to discuss agile working opportunities at BBV with you.

Disability confident:

We care about being inclusive and that means we encourage applications from people with diverse set of backgrounds and experiences. BBV is Disability Confident committed and we welcome applications from candidates with a disability.

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a long established joint venture between two global leaders in the delivery of critical infrastructure. Working together for over 30 years, we have been successful in delivering a number of significant infrastructures; creating unrivalled expertise and capability across rail, highways and aviation sectors in the UK and beyond. In 2008, we announced our formal alliance with the aim of delivering modern and innovative solutions to the UK's infrastructure needs. Since then, our collaboration has gone from strength to strength. We've successfully bid and delivered many key projects for Crossrail and Highways England Smart Motorways Programme. Balfour Beatty VINCI is a powerhouse for critical infrastructure.