Department
Science Apprenticeship - Materials L3
Location
Lincolnshire
PJB Technical Services, RAF Coningsby, Dogdyke Road, Coningsby, LN4 4SY
Compensation
£26,000 / year
Expected Start Date
ASAP
Description
Welcome to PJB Technical Services Ltd, your foremost choice for materials testing. We specialise in comprehensive testing services for Airfields (Military and Commercial) and Aggregates, Asphalt, Concrete and Soils. Our internal standards Laboratory and mobile laboratories empower us to conduct a diverse range of in-situ investigations and Laboratory Testing across the UK and abroad. Whether you require Grip Testing, coring, pull testing, plate loads, or LWDs, we provide exceptional service.
The Package
* Starting salary of £26,000 per year
* Working hours are 37.5 hours per week
* Pension scheme
* Regular training and CPD opportunities
* Flexible shift patterns
* Excellent entry level role for candidates with limited experience
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out basic laboratory tasks to support routine materials testing activities.
* Assist with the making and de‑moulding of concrete cubes and beams.
* Maintain clean, organised, and well‑stocked laboratory and store areas.
* Clean, restock, and check testing equipment, ensuring calibration dates are current.
* Support vehicle management by updating tracking systems and confirming daily checks have been completed (as experience develops).
* Assist site teams when permitted and holding the appropriate CSCS card, including supporting coring operations and reinstating core holes.
* Log, trim, and prepare cores in the laboratory for compressive strength testing.
* Support on‑site concrete testing activities, including air entrainment, slump testing, and general quality control work.
* Weigh concrete samples in air and water to calculate density and assist with on‑site crushing tests.
* Assist with ground investigation testing, including plate loading, CBR testing, and dynamic plate (LWD) testing.
About You
Curious about how materials behave and enjoy understanding why they perform the way they do. You take pride in getting things right, paying close attention to detail, and producing accurate, reliable results. You thrive in a structured setting, following standardised test methods, working with laboratory equipment, and carefully preparing samples and recording data. You are patient, focused, and comfortable repeating precise tasks because consistency and accuracy are essential. You take safety, quality standards, and laboratory procedures seriously. You can work independently or communicate clearly with colleagues, supervisors and engineers. You are motivated by analysing results and progressing over time, building your skills step by step to become a trusted expert in materials testing.
Whilst you do not need a full driving licence to apply, you must be working towards obtaining one to travel to various sites during the apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship Eligibility
* Be 16 or over
* Not be in full‑time education
* Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
* Have the right to work in the UK
What your training will look like
Over 20 months you will combine day‑to‑day experience in your role with structured training delivered by expert tutors at Tiro. The blended learning approach includes online sessions, in‑person training and hands‑on support, alongside guidance from a dedicated mentor in the workplace. You will spend at least 6 hours per week on off‑the‑job training, including virtual learning, practical activities and applied assignments.
What could your future look like
This apprenticeship will help you build the skills and experience needed to start your career as a materials technician and progress within the industry. You will develop competence and confidence to carry out laboratory testing and take on increasing responsibility. The programme can also lead to professional recognition, such as becoming a Registered Science Technician (RSciTech). Experience gained is valued across a wide range of technical and scientific roles, opening opportunities to grow and specialise. Further progression may lead to degree apprenticeships in Materials or Chemistry.
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