Sika AG
Technical Services Apprentice
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Company Description
Technical Services Apprentice
Preston, United Kingdom
Full-time
We’re looking for a Technical Apprentice to join our Building Envelope Technical Services team in Preston.
About Sika
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.
About Building Envelope
Sika is a market leader manufacturer of roofing systems with an enviable track record both in the UK and across the globe.
Sika manufacture, design, innovate an extensive range of flat roofing systems – our brands Sarnafil, Sikaplan, Sikalastic, and Sikashield are some of the most recognised throughout the globe for being the most durable, reliable, and sustainable solutions available.
Our Technical team support a wide range of flat roofing projects across the UK and are well established as industry experts. We are well tasked with offering enhanced levels of design, information, and support to customers and are continually evolving the team to ensure we meet the needs of stakeholders.
Job Description
Purpose of the Role
This office-based role is all about supporting the high-performing Building Envelope Technical Team.
You will manage incoming enquiries to ensure they reach the required member of staff, collecting additional information where possible to ensure resolutions are achieved accurately and as efficiently as possible to maintain the high customer service levels provided by Sika.
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You will be exposed to live projects and engage in technically driven specification tasks, ensuring the team can meet deadlines and provide an excellent customer experience to both contractors and clients.
What’s In it for You?
The Opportunity:
This is a fantastic chance to continue learning whilst launching into a new career.
As an apprentice, you’ll gain valuable experience in teamwork, communication, and learn about our various roofing systems. You’ll develop practical skills that will help you build a strong foundation for a career within the construction industry. While growing professionally, you’ll also work towards achieving an NVQ Level 3 qualification, with excellent support for both your education and workplace learning.
As an Apprentice, you will:
- Manage incoming calls and emails from both internal and external stakeholders, gathering additional data as required and allocating accordingly.
- Monitor internal specification requests, ensuring information is complete and accurate.
- Engage in technical processes to ensure project trajectory is maintained, progressing projects from opportunities through to onsite and final guarantee stages.
You will be given the opportunity to complete a course at Preston college to facilitate your personal development with time allocated to complete coursework and attend monthly classes.
The Rewards:
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:
- Holiday: 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
- A company pension contribution of up to 10%
- Private healthcare for you, with option to add family
- Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
- Global Income Protection (PHI)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
- Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones
- Selected discounted Sika products
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The Support:
As a market leader, Sika understands and recognises the contribution employees make to the success of our business. You will be supported by a dedicated team working collectively towards success and will be provided with all required tools and equipment, as well as continuous learning development opportunities for personal and professional growth. This full-time role offers job stability where you can rest assured that you are joining a highly respected, industry-leading company known for its integrity and innovation.
Qualifications
What we need from you?
- GSCE Maths & English
- Good communication skills
- Enthusiasm
- Excellent reasoning
- Good computer literacy
The Skills:
We require someone who can both, work autonomously and be a fantastic team player. A person with a can-do attitude capable of multi-tasking, delegation, and prioritisation. Key functions of this role require attention to detail, sensitivity, and the ability to develop and maintain professional interpersonal relationships with all relevant stakeholders. Your ability to solve problems will be developed alongside your technical knowledge throughout your time at Sika.
Additional Information
The Future:
Potential Career Routes: Technical Services Advisor, Site Support Engineer, Area Technical Manager
The opportunity to progress within a global company across a variety of business areas.
We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based on skills relevant to the position, education, and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Global Contract type: Apprentice/Intern
Region: EMEA
Area: Europe North
Global Department: Technical Service
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