Laboratory Technician Apprentice

  • Company: Heidelberg Materials ( Hanson Quarry Products Europe Limited)
  • Location: Bristol, BS37 6AY
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £21,352.00 per year
  • Sector: Health and science
  • Ref: NAS-2000020680
  • Application Deadline Date: 30/04/2026
  • Start Date: 01/06/2026
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: 8 hour day shifts (working within hours of 6.00am - 10.00pm), Monday - Friday.

Brief Description

Heidelberg Materials Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship provides a fantastic introduction to the Mineral Products Industry and a range of career path opportunities. It's designed to develop future Mineral Processing Laboratory Technicians in a practical environment.

Training to be Provided


  • During the programme you will gain experience in our laboratories and on our operational sites; relevant qualifications in Laboratory aspects of our business alongside distance learning delivered by designated training provider

  • You will be supported by your line manager and team and receive first class training

  • You will 'earn while you learn' by completing a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship while working in your daily role

Future Prospects


  • You could progress to Laboratory or Quality Control Technician roles

  • The experience gained from Heidelberg Materials Apprenticeship provides a good introduction to our business as the work of the technical team underpins all aspects of the production, sales and distribution divisions in concrete, aggregates and asphalt

  • We can offer clear career pathways, with access to multiple opportunities across our business, so if this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please apply online now

Vacancy Detail


  • Heidelberg Materials Laboratory Technician Apprentice will perform laboratory and field-based specimen preparation and testing tasks for Concrete, Asphalt and Quarry products in accordance with relevant British standards and company procedures


You will learn something new daily:



  • As an integral part of the technical team, you will learn to ensure safety, compliance and efficiency, and product quality levels while administering high quality technical support to commercial, operations and external customers

Other Information


  • Annual wage shown for apprentices aged 18 years old and above

  • Salary rates dependent on age and based on a 40-hour week

  • 16-year-olds paid annually at £12,194.65 increasing to £15,946.85 for 17-year-olds 

Ready to start your adventure?