Construction Materials Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - Balfour Beatty
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Company: BALFOUR BEATTY PLC
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Location: Redcar, TS10 5NX
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000023905
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Application Deadline Date: 24/04/2026
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Start Date: 01/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 6:00pm (AM, PM and nights shift patterns to be implemented within the next few months). Weekend work requirement.
Brief Description
Join Balfour Beatty on the Net Zero Teesside project and start your career in materials testing. You’ll test construction materials, support innovation using new technologies, and ensure quality and safety standards are met on a major low-carbon infrastructure project.
Training to be Provided
Over 18 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 Materials Technician apprenticeship.
You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at Balfour Beatty who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career.
Future Prospects
When you join Balfour Beatty the possibilities for your success are limitless. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full-time position within the company at the conclusion of your apprenticeship.
Through practical, on-the-job training, you will develop new skills and gain the competence and responsibility required for materials testing and analysis. This apprenticeship serves as a stepping stone towards a rewarding career in materials science, with the added opportunity for the apprentice to become a registered Science Technician (RSci Tech).
This programme opens up a variety of career pathways across industries including construction materials, civil engineering, geotechnical investigation, environmental consultancy, and infrastructure development, ensuring your materials science skills are in demand across multiple sectors.
This apprenticeship can also help pave the way for further educational and professional advancement. You may choose to pursue higher-level qualifications through one of our Degree Apprenticeships such as a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Materials Science.
Vacancy Detail
- Test materials including concrete, aggregates, and cement
- Support trials to improve material performance
- Use new technologies and testing methods
- Ensure quality standards and UKAS compliance
- Work alongside a team on a major infrastructure project
Other Information
Please note: Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be 18 or over, hold a full UK driving licence, have access to their own vehicle, and be willing to commute and travel as required to support the Balfour Beatty project.