Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

Executive Mandate Specification

Opportunity information

Salary £20000 per year
Duration 24 months
Advert closing date 14/04/2023

Description

VolkerWessels UK is a leading multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. they are currently looking for a Laboratory Technician apprentice.

Main Duties:

• To learn Field and Lab testing in all aspects of materials i.e. Concrete, Soils and Aggregates.
• To Assist Senior Techs in all aspects of Testing.
• Calibration of equipment.
• Transfer Specimen samples to External UKAS laboratories.
• Housekeeping of Laboratories on a daily basis.
• Learn to produce paperwork for all testing.
• Carry daily checks.
• Monitor Aggregate moisture contents.

Entry requirements

GCSE or Level 2 equivalent including English and Maths at grades 4 or above.

Training to be provided

• The learner will be studying the Laboratory Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
• Day release to West Suffolk College.
• Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.

Things to consider

You will be working full time with us prior to starting your apprenticeship in September 2023. Will need to have travel arrangements in place due to vacancy location. Random drugs and alcohol testing carried out. Along with CV, please give a covering letter why you wish to undertake a Lab Technician Apprenticeship within the construction sector.

Skills required

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Future prospects

We have a dedicated learning and development team who work to provide the opportunity for everyone to perform better tomorrow, than they do today, for the benefit of themselves and the company. We encourage you to take ownership of your own development and will support you with the necessary tools to further your development career goals.

Hours per week 39
Working week Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Apprenticeship standard Laboratory technician (Level 3)

Norwich, Norfolk, England, NR11 6AF

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship