Materials Testing Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) - Eurotest Ltd – Find an apprenticeship

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!

Wage

£24,000 a year

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Starting salary: £24,000 per annum Salary increases upon completion of apprenticeship

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

Start date

Monday 26 May 2025

Duration

1 year 9 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

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 your 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

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

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.

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Company benefits

20 days annual leave (3 days to be used at Christmas) plus bank holidays Site closure at Christmas.

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 VAC1000316144.

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Closes in 18 days (Monday 12 May 2025)

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Company’s application instructions

Click through the link to apply directly through our Tiro Website. One of the team will then be in touch to speak with you about your application.

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Materials Testing Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) - Eurotest Ltd

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