Description Location: Wimbledon Avenue, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0NZ Working for Simtec Since 2007 Simtec have established themselves as a trusted name in geotechnical materials testing.
Building a professional, practical, and methodical business culture from the top down.
Being as the grease-in-the-wheels of the construction industry, ensuring work progresses at pace with unnecessary costs avoided.
Simtec understand that sharing knowledge is the foundation for progress.
Documenting and sharing best practices with partners and customers to minimise everyone's exposure to risk.
Simtec are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Apprentice Materials Testing Specialist.
This is a unique opportunity to develop your skills and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic industry, working on a range of infrastructure projects within the construction industry.
The Package Competitive salary of £24,000 per year with incremental increases each year Monday to Friday 40 hours per week (overtime available) 25 days annual leave Pension Scheme What will I be doing as an apprentice?
Testing and Sampling: Conduct various materials tests on a wide variety of projects including, earthworks, concrete, soils & aggregates and asphalt, including soil density tests, concrete compressive strength tests, slump tests, taking core samples, Nuclear Densities, surface textures, surface regularities.
Data Collection: Accurately collect, record, and report test results using both manual and digital tools.
Equipment Maintenance: Assist in the maintenance and calibration of testing equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results.
Quality Assurance: Work closely with senior technicians to ensure that all tests comply with industry standards and project specifications.
Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety regulations while performing tests on-site and/or in the laboratory.
Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on test results, identifying any issues and making recommendations for improvements.
Training and Development : Participate in structured training and development programs throughout the apprenticeship to enhance technical skills and industry knowledge.
What could the future look like?
There's no limit to what you can achieve while working with Simtec.
Their team is at the heart of what they do, and they are looking for someone who wants to play a key part in that long term.
Simtec offer incremental salary increases each year based on performance reviews: 1st Year: £24,000 2nd Year: £25,500 3rd Year: £27,500 4th Year: £30,000 Through 'on-the-job' training you'll have the opportunity to learn new skills to provide competency and responsibility in carrying out testing and to help develop your career.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Experience Whilst previous experience is great, we at Tiro are always open to wildcards.
We're not just interested in experience and qualifications; we're looking for someone with the right attitude and aptitude to fit right in at Simtec.
Qualifications It's about enthusiasm, not school results.
In our experience the most successful apprentices are those who are driven to find out more about the sector, can be up front about what they do and don't already know, are considerate, self-reflective, and impatient to learn the job role!
About You We're looking for a creative and committed individual who is proactive in identifying problems and defects.
You must be comfortable collaborating with others to ensure business demands are met, whilst taking on responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your own work and managing you time effectively.
You'll be flexible in your ability to work across the various locations required to meet the needs of business, as well being comfortable working on your feet.
Be prepared for a challenge as you take on activities to ensure the targets are met, whilst standards are upheld to ensure the safety of your team and working environment.
To succeed in this apprenticeship, you'll need bags of enthusiasm, be a fantastic collaborator and be hungry to learn!
Please note, due to the nature of the role, you need to be 18+, have a Full Manual Driving License, and access to your own car.
So how does the apprenticeship work?
At Tiro we're obsessed with changing lives through science and technology apprenticeships so we can't wait to have you on board.
Over 21 months, you'll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on 'off the job' training.
This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments.
Together this will count towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship.
You'll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at Simtec who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you'll need to succeed in your career.
Being an apprentice is hands-on, so you'll get the chance to learn things you might otherwise not have experienced in a university or college environment.
The best part?
You'll be earning a salary while you gain your qualifications, meaning no huge student loans to pay back at the end of the programme!
Want to know more.
Check out the apprenticeship standards here.
Eligibility There are some minimum requirements you'll need to meet in order to do an apprenticeship, these are rules set by the UK Government.
You'll need to be 18+, not in full time education, have lived in the UK for 3 years and have the right to work in the UK.
If you don't quite meet these minimum requirements yet, let us know you're interested here and we'll get in touch to discuss this further with you.
We're Tiro (pronounced 'Tea-ro' as in white, two sugars).
In Latin, it means novice, recruit, apprentice, beginner and soldier.
The perfect name for a company that's been helping fearless apprentices to join ambitious businesses since 2005.
We believe that great apprenticeships help everyone.
There are remarkable apprentices out there just waiting to be found, and fantastic employment opportunities waiting to be filled.
Our work will never be just about getting bums on seats and pocketing our commission.
In our own small way, we're helping to change the world – finding people that are working on COVID vaccines, finding new ways for technology to help humanity and helping to tackle the big issues of the day, like climate change.
As well as helping people – young and old – to find their way.