Apprentice Materials Laboratory Testing Technician
Tarmac Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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About The Role
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Job Introduction
About The Role
Start your career journey with Tarmac as a Apprentice Technician! In this hands-on role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the quality of our products and improving our processes. Through this exciting apprenticeship, you will gain technical knowledge about our manufacturing operations, learn data analysis skills, and deliver outstanding customer service.
While working on-site, you will also complete a Professional Technical Development Programme, designed to give you the foundation to thrive in the construction and materials industry.
Further details about the qualification can be found here:
Role Responsibility
In this role, you will:
* Conduct product sampling and testing to ensure our products meet quality standards.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
* Keep accurate records and analyse data to support product improvements.
* Build relationships with customers, technical teams, and other departments.
* Assist with investigations into customer complaints to identify solutions.
* Tackle both indoor and outdoor tasks – it won’t always be glamorous, but your safety is our top priority.
The Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for someone who is:
* Practical – Enjoys hands-on work in a variety of environments, from on-site operations to office settings.
* A good communicator – Able to collaborate effectively with operational teams, stakeholders, and customers.
* Eager to develop – Self-driven to grow both technical and professional skills through on-the-job learning and formal education.
* Detail-oriented – Capable of maintaining accurate records and delivering high-quality work.
* Safety-focused – Committed to upholding a safe and secure working environment.
Additional Requirements
* Qualifications: Scottish National 5 (N5) A-C in English and Maths are preferred, but Grade D or equivalent will also be considered, with additional support provided.
* Applicants must be willing to work both indoors and outdoors, adapting to the challenges of each environment.
Why Us
In addition to practical experience, you will:
* Work to a tailored Individual Development Plan (IDP), supported by your Line Manager, to track your progress and identify growth opportunities.
* Build core technical skills and knowledge about the mineral and construction products industry.
* Be in a supportive culture where safety, development, and collaboration are prioritised.
What We Offer
* A structured apprenticeship with real career progression opportunities.
* A chance to work in a safety-first, inclusive environment where your development matters.
Tarmac Trading Limited
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Job Reference tarmac/TP/119/6353
Seniority level
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Entry level
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* Employment type
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* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Construction
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