Construction Materials Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) – BAM Nuttall Ltd

Job Overview

Department: Science Apprenticeship – Materials L3Location: Chearsley, Aylesbury, HP18 0BXCompensation: £23,000 per year (increasing to National Minimum/Wage after 12 months)Expected Start Date: ASAP

The Package

• Weekly pay
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (including 2 weeks off for Christmas)
• 2 wellbeing days per year and 1 volunteering day
• Overtime available with uplift for weekend work
• 40 hours per week (Mon‑Fri 7:30‑17:30, plus weekend overtime as needed)
• On‑site canteen and kitchen
• Opportunity to transition to permanent laboratory technician position with a starting salary of £25,000 per year upon completion of apprenticeship
• Career progression opportunities based on performance

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out sampling and testing of construction materials (soils, aggregates, concrete) in line with standards and client specifications.
• Perform a risk assessment for each point of work.
• Ensure equipment is calibrated and report any defects to line manager immediately.
• Record all readings, results and processes on appropriate sheets.
• Communicate clear instructions to site teams based on client specifications.
• Provide clear and concise data demonstrating compliance.
• Deliver daily/weekly work programmes with site teams.
• Maintain detailed site diary.
• Maintain personal CPD record and CV to demonstrate career development.
• Carry out additional relevant duties as requested.

About You

• You enjoy working outdoors on site and travelling between locations.
• You are practical, reliable, and detail‑focused.
• You follow procedures accurately and meet quality and safety standards.
• You learn best by doing and are comfortable with basic maths and data recording.
• You remain calm and focused around machinery and in fast‑paced environments.
• You can work independently after training and communicate clearly with site teams.
• You are motivated by contributing to tangible projects such as roads, buildings, and infrastructure.
• Age requirement: 18+.
• Full UK manual driving licence required.

Apprenticeship Eligibility

• 16 years old or older.
• Not in full‑time education.
• Lives in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Has right to work in the UK.
• Must not already hold a Level 3, degree or higher qualification in a closely related subject, nor significant experience in the same field.

How the Apprenticeship Works

• Level 3 Materials Technician apprenticeship, 20 months long.
• Combines day‑to‑day on‑site or lab work with structured training delivered by expert tutors.
• Includes at least 6 hours per week of off‑the‑job training (online sessions, virtual learning, practical activities).
• Progressive learning plan with a mentor in the workplace.

Future Opportunities

• Progress to permanent laboratory technician role.
• Potential to pursue higher‑level qualifications such as degree apprenticeships in Materials or Chemistry.
• Route to professional recognition (Registered Science Technician).

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