Apprentice Laboratory Technician (36064)
TD CONSTRUCTION TESTING LTD
ST HELENS, WA10 2SD
Closes in 26 days (Friday 8 November)
Posted on 11 October 2024
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Summary
An interesting and detailed role, ensuring product quality is consistent with intended use. Successful applicants would be working with a small team of technicians, testing concrete, aggregates and soils to ensure suitability to industry standards.
- Annual wage
- £13,520 a year
- Training course
- Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday – Friday 0800 – 1630
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 18 November
- Duration
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1 Year 4 Months
- Positions available
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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
A normal day would include:
- Undertaking preparation of samples for testing
- Testing soils, aggregates, concrete & asphalt for strength & density
- Filling out all test documentation correctly via electronic tablet
- Checking equipment calibration status
- Adhering to quality, health & safety & environmental procedures
- Lifting of sample bags weighing between 20 – 25kg
- Assembly of various materials to carry out the testing activities
- Chance to progress to a permanent full-time position
How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.
What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
- More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
Any training you need to complete
What the next steps will be
How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.
Where you’ll work
GERARD HALL
40 LORD STREET
ST HELENS
WA10 2SD
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
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
Your training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 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
- Number skills
- Team working
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Mature attitude
- Keen to learn
About this company
TD construction testing was established over 10 years ago by directors Tom Robinson & Darren Ames and are a UKAS accredited laboratory based in St.Helens. We have worked on major schemes such as HS2, Bramley Moore, Anfield, Manchester Airport to international projects like Gibraltar runway & Qatar world cup stadiums. We travel to over 2000 sites per year, receiving over 15000 samples producing over 36000 reports with approximately 30 staff.
After this apprenticeship
Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281751.
Apply now
Closes in 26 days (Friday 8 November)
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