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Apprentice Technician – East Kilbride, Glasgow, G74 5HB. About Breedon Group: Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact. Have you always had that knack for practical, hands-on tasks? Did childhood hobbies see you taking an interest in chemistry classes, experimenting with materials, and always been curious about how things are made and why things work? If so, perhaps working as a Technician is your career call. Earn as you learn, combining college study for a SCQF Level 6 MA in Technical Laboratory Skills, with industry experience at the largest independent construction materials group in the UK. Breedon is a home for inquisitive learners. Quarries, cement, and construction are no longer old-fashioned sectors. We’re providing the foundation for our lives, building the places where we live and work, play and in-between.
Job Responsibility:
Perform routine laboratory and field testing on materials including soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt
Ensure testing is carried out in line with industry standards and project specifications
Prepare test samples and carry out testing to assess strength, composition, durability, and performance of materials
Record, analyse, and report test results accurately and in a timely manner
Maintain cleanliness, calibration, and safe operation of testing equipment
Assist in collecting material samples from construction or quarry sites, often working outdoors
Support the quality assurance process by identifying non-conforming materials and reporting findings
Prepare and participate in internal and external audits and inspections from independent accrediting bodies
Troubleshoot issues with tests, materials, or equipment and recommend corrective actions
Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
Attend college both virtually and in person
Requirements:
Three National 5 qualifications, Grades A – C, including Math’s, English and Science
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording data
A practical, hands-on approach to work
The ability to follow procedures and technical instructions
The awareness to work safely on a construction site or production depot
Flexibility in your working pattern and also when it comes to business needs and change
The ability to demonstrate absolute care for our customers, our colleagues, and our business
Once qualified you will be expected to have a valid UK driving licence which will be essential for site-based work
What we offer:
Being paid to go to college
earn as you learn, without having to ‘work the time back’
Achieving a Level 6 Apprenticeship over a 2 year period
Full company funding of any fees for qualifications and training
No need to buy your own kit or any work equipment
40 hours per week, rising to 48 on completion of the 2-year apprenticeship
A competitive salary significantly higher than the national minimum wage for apprentices
Support from a community of apprentices
a collaborative and comprehensive induction
A huge variety of potential career progression pathways at a stable, thriving business
Company Pension Scheme
33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
Share Saver Scheme participation
Company Life Assurance Scheme
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform
Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways