CTS provides a comprehensive range of onsite and laboratory materials testing services, supporting all sectors of the construction market including residential, commercial, rail, road, airports, tunnelling, mining, and utilities as well as brownfield regeneration.
We are looking for two enthusiastic and motivated Laboratory Technicians to join our Construction Materials Testing team in Harrietsham, Kent. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing and science-led industry.
The Package
Starting salary: £25,282 (dependent on age)
Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, occasional overtime required
Paid overtime rates
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Regular training and CPD opportunities
Department
Science Apprenticeship - Materials L3
Employment Type
Apprentice
Location
Harrietsham
Workplace type
Onsite
Compensation
£25,282 / year
What will I be doing as a Materials Laboratory Technician apprentice?
As a Materials Laboratory Technician apprenticeyou’ll be working in a laboratory but not as you know it! Be prepared to get stuck in and use your hands as you’ll be working on testing a range of construction materials such as concrete, asphalt and soil. You'll ensure materials meet the highest industry standards, while managing equipment and maintaining accurate records.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Testing soil, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials
Producing accurate test results in line with industry standards
Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised laboratory
Ensuring all equipment is calibrated and in good working order
Committing to confidentiality and compliance with company procedures
Working within the Red Lab testing facility
What could the future look like?
CTS is committed to developing emerging talent. Our goal is to transform you into a fully competent laboratory technician, ideally open to accepting a full-time, permanent position within the team, with opportunities for progression in the future.
Through practical training on the job, you can look forward to a range of potential career paths in industries such as construction, engineering, aerospace, automotive, or research and development. There is a growing demand for skilled professionals who can ensure the quality and reliability of materials used in various sectors.
This apprenticeship program also serves as a stepping stone towards a rewarding career in laboratory testing, with the added opportunity for the apprentice to become a registered Science technician (RSci Tech).
This apprenticeship can also help pave the way for further educational and professional advancement such as our Level 6 Bachelor of Science (BSc) Apprenticeship, enabling you to take on more specialised roles or progress into leadership positions.
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
About You
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion to start a long term career in laboratory and materials testing. The ideal candidate will have:
A passion for learning with an inquisitive nature and an analytical mindset
You’ll be comfortable working in a repetitive role, with strong attention to detail and the ability to focus to secure accurate and high-quality data and results.
A responsible and professional approach to working, with an understanding of the importance of health & safety and procedures.
You’ll have the ability to multi-task and manage multiple demands and deadlines effectively and be confident working under pressure in a fast paced environment!
You’ll be comfortable working both as part of a team and on your own initiative
Fantastic communication skills with clients and team members of all levels.
Please note, due to the nature of the role, you must be comfortable to perform some heavy lifting and you must live within a 45 minute commute to the site.
Qualifications
It’s about enthusiasm, not school results. In our experience the most successful apprentices are those who are driven to find out more about the sector, can be up front about what they do and don’t already know, are considerate, self-reflective, and impatient to learn the job role!
Experience
Whilst previous experience is great, we’re not just interested in experience and qualifications; we’re looking for someone with the right attitude and aptitude to fit right in at CTS.
So how does the apprenticeship work?
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 on ‘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. You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at CTS 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! Eligibility
While we never want to hinder your job application process with obstacles, there are some minimum requirements you’ll need to meet in order to do an apprenticeship, these are rules set by the UK Government.
As a training provider, we are committed to ensuring that our apprenticeship programs deliver significant new knowledge and skills. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate that the program will provide learning and experiences beyond their current qualifications and professional expertise.
If you already hold a Level 3, degree or equivalent higher-level qualification in a closely related field, or possess substantial relevant experience, you may not be eligible for apprenticeship funding, as these programmes are designed for individuals who require upskilling or reskilling in their chosen career pathway.
You’ll need to be over 16, not in full time education, have lived in the UK for 3 years and have the right to work in the UK.
About Tiro
We're Tiro (pronounced ‘Tea-ro’ as in white, two sugars). In Latin, it means novice, recruit, apprentice, beginner and soldier. The perfect name for a company that’s been helping fearless apprentices to join ambitious businesses since 2005.
We believe that great apprenticeships help everyone. There are remarkable apprentices out there just waiting to be found, and fantastic employment opportunities waiting to be filled.
Our work will never be just about getting bums on seats and pocketing our commission. In our own small way, we’re helping to change the world – finding people that are working on COVID vaccines, finding new ways for technology to help humanity and helping to tackle the big issues of the day, like climate change. As well as helping people – young and old – to find their way.
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