Materials Testing Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) - Eurotest Ltd

EUROTEST LTD

KETTERING, NN14 3ES

Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 9 October)

Posted on 25 September 2024

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Summary

We're looking for our next fearless Materials Testing Apprentice to work with our Ambitious Employer Eurotest! Read on to learn more about the UNIQUE opportunity and take the next step to your dream career today!

Annual wage
£19,000 a year

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Starting salary between £19,000 - £24,000 per annum (dependent on age and experience) 20 days annual leave (3 days to be used at Christmas) plus bank holidays Site closure at Christmas

Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours
Workings hours are 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm. Overtime available.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 14 October

Duration

1 Year 9 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As a Material Technician Apprentice at Eurotest, you’ll be involved in different tasks as no two days are the same with us. 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.
 
Once you have completed your training period, your duties will include:

  • Carry out testing in accordance with all relevant British/European test standards
  • To check condition and calibration status of equipment
  • To notify management of any equipment that may require recalibration
  • Ongoing vehicle condition checks using the books provided on a weekly basis
  • To maintain your site folder up to date and notify management of any updating requirements
  • To maintain good relationships with you fellow staff members
  • Book in samples on your return to the laboratory and put in sample store
  • Notify the lab technicians of your sampling and booking in
  • Assisting in the lab on days when required

Where you’ll work

THE STUDIO

BENEFIELD ROAD

BRIGSTOCK

KETTERING

NN14 3ES

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

TIRO TRAINING LTD

Your training course

Laboratory technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures.
  • Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures
  • Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required
  • Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste
  • Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP
  • Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques
  • Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment
  • Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required
  • Complete documentation proficiently
  • Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results
  • Contribute to the preparation of reports.
  • Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation e. g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs
  • Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error
  • Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite
  • Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work
  • Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas
  • Identify relevant information from scientific sources e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions
  • Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing.
  • Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results
  • Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures.
  • Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures
  • Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required
  • Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste
  • Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP
  • Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques
  • Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment
  • Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required
  • Complete documentation proficiently
  • Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results
  • Contribute to the preparation of reports.
  • Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation e. g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs
  • Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error
  • Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite
  • Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work
  • Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas
  • Identify relevant information from scientific sources e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions
  • Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing.
  • Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results

    • Your training plan

    At Tiro we’re obsessed with changing lives through science and technology apprenticeships, so we can’t wait to have you on board.

    Over 21 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week to ‘off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example, shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments). Together, this will count towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship which will include Functional Skills (if required). You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at Eurotest who, together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career.

    Being an apprentice is hands-on, so you’ll get the chance to learn things you might otherwise not have experienced in a university or college environment.

    The best part? You’ll be earning a salary while you gain your qualifications, meaning no huge student loans to pay back at the end of the programme!

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade C/4)
    • Maths (grade C/4)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    About this company

    Eurotest have been operating since 2000 and are a UKAS accredited test laboratory operating in the construction and civil engineering industries. We carry out tests on concrete, soils, and aggregates both in the laboratory and on site in accordance with British and European Standards. From a single site laboratory, Eurotest has developed and grown into a well-established and trusted testing service provider to multiple clients and projects across the UK.

    https://eurotest.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    As a well-established and reputable company, Eurotest could offer to the successful candidate a steady progression to more senior role such as Senior Technician or the chance to move into a more quality system-based role both of which, would include good financial reward. 

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    TIRO TRAINING LTD

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279072.

    Apply now

    Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 9 October)

    When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.

    After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.