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DN6 7HH - Build Your Career in Construction Materials Testing
Do you enjoy science, engineering, problem-solving, and practical hands-on work? Skills4Science is seeking a Geotechnical & Construction Materials Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join our client’s specialist materials testing team.
About the role:
As a Laboratory Technician Apprentice, you will support the day-to-day work of the laboratory, assisting with testing, preparing samples and maintaining a clean and safe working environment. You will be trained and supported throughout the apprenticeship. (Doncaster).
This is an exciting opportunity to develop technical skills that support major construction and infrastructure projects across the UK.
You'll learn how to test soils, aggregates, concrete, and other construction materials to help engineers make informed decisions about the safety and performance of buildings, roads, and infrastructure.
What You'll Be Doing:
Working alongside experienced technicians, you will:
- Prepare soil, aggregate, rock & concrete samples for testing
- Carry out moisture content, density, grading, and particle size tests
- Assist with sieve analysis and material classification testing
- Record and analyse laboratory results
- Operate specialist testing equipment
- Assist with equipment calibration and maintenance
- Follow British Standards and laboratory procedures
- Support ISO quality management requirements
- Maintain accurate test records and reports
- Follow health and safety procedures at all times
What We're Looking For:
- Interest in science, engineering, geology, or construction
- Strong attention to detail
- Practical and hands-on approach
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Basic IT and numerical skills
- Ability to follow procedures accurately
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Training & Development:
You will complete a nationally recognised qualification: Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship
You'll gain experience in:
- Soil Testing
- Aggregate Testing
- Concrete Testing
- Rock Testing
- Construction Quality Assurance
- Laboratory Operations
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Career Progression:
Upon completion, opportunities may include:
- Geotechnical Laboratory Technician
- Materials Testing Technician
- Site Investigation Technician
- Engineering Technician
- Higher Level Apprenticeships
- Construction Materials Specialist
Why Join Us?
✅ Earn while you learn
✅ Gain industry-recognised qualifications
✅ Work on projects that shape the built environment
✅ Develop highly sought-after technical skills
✅ Clear progression opportunities within the testing industry
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
I & F LIMITED
Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
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
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Laboratory Technician Level 3.
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- Maths and English (grade 4-9)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Our reputation is built on our commitment to prompt professional, personal service and attention to detail, which is reflected in the services we offer and the time we take to get to know our clientele and how to best service their needs.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Because of the technical experience you will gain from working in a laboratory, you will gain skills which many graduates have yet to develop. If you have practical ability, ability to solve problems and good communication skills there are opportunities for progression towards higher qualifications.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
I & F LIMITED
Katie Wilkinson
katie.wilkinson@skills4group.co.uk
0161 794 0528
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043605.
Closes in 17 days (Friday 7 August 2026)
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