Apprentice Laboratory Technician - #141293

Heidelberg Materials UK (formerly Hanson UK) is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of construction materials, employing over 4,000 people and operating around 300 manufacturing sites in the UK.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and recognise that a diverse workforce is key to our growth and development. We aim to foster a culture that values openness, transparency and individual achievement.

Purpose of the role

It is the duties of the Apprentice Laboratory Technician to perform laboratory based specimen preparation and testing tasks for Concrete, Asphalt and Quarry products in accordance with the relevant EN and British standards and company procedures. Heidelberg Materia technical UK is committed to maintaining an industry leading level of customer satisfaction through continuous assurance and improvement of its product portfolio and technical services by developing, documenting and maintaining a comprehensive quality management program. You will be working as part of a team with supervision in an efficient manner, whilst maintaining excellent standards and attention to detail.

During the period of this contract you will be required to complete a study programme. This will be run by the approved Apprenticeship provider and will require commitment and dedication to complete successfully.

Key Accountabilities

• Maximising the contribution of the technical departments towards ensuring cost effective product manufacture.
• Establishing and maintaining product quality levels consistent with commercial/operational drivers and customer requirements.
• Administering high quality technical support to commercial, operations and external customers.
• Other duties as requested by your manager
  
  
  

Education/Qualification

• 5 GCSE’s at Grade 4-9 to include Maths and English, or equivalent competence
  
  
  

What’s On Offer

• Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
• Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
• Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
• Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
• Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover