The posting
Location: Unit A 2D/6, Project Park, North Crescent, London, E16 4TQ (please note this is a lab/field based role so there will be a requirement to travel in and around London to different sites for testing)
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Working for Amtest
Established in December 2020, Amtest UK Ltd operates as a specialized construction materials testing provider evaluating the quality, durability, and performance of materials like concrete, soils, aggregates, and asphalt. Operating from active sites and a specialist laboratory in London, the organization supplies essential testing and data to support safe engineering and contracting practices.
🔗 About Amtest
The Package
- Starting salary of £30,000 per year
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 7:30am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
- Nest pension
- Statutory sick pay
- Use of company van for business purposes
Key Responsibilities
We are pleased to offer an opportunity for a Materials Technician Apprentice to join the team, gaining hands-on experience in materials testing both within the laboratory and out on construction sites. You’ll work alongside experienced technicians, helping to test materials and make sure they meet the required quality and safety standards.
This apprenticeship is a great opportunity to build a career in materials testing and construction, developing practical skills while gaining experience across both laboratory and site environments. No previous industry experience is expected - you’ll learn the technical skills and testing methods you need as you progress.
As part of your role, you’ll:
- Get hands-on with materials testing - helping to prepare and test samples in the laboratory and on construction sites, following recognised testing methods.
- Learn how specialist testing equipment is used - carrying out basic equipment checks and learning how to make sure equipment is ready and suitable for testing.
- Prepare and manage samples – helping to receive, label, store and prepare different materials ready for testing.
- Record and understand test results - completing worksheets and electronic records accurately and learning why good record keeping is so important.
- Build your knowledge of quality and compliance - learning how testing procedures and quality standards help ensure results are accurate and reliable.
- Experience both lab and site-based work - giving you exposure to different working environments and the opportunity to develop a broad range of practical skills.
- Learn from experienced technicians - working as part of the team and gradually building the confidence and technical knowledge to carry out more testing independently.
About You
You’re someone who enjoys being out on site and part of real-world projects, rather than sitting behind a desk. Working outdoors, travelling between locations, and being involved in construction environments appeals to you - you like seeing how things are built and playing a role in making sure they’re done properly.
You’re practical, reliable, and detail-focused. You take pride in following procedures accurately, whether that’s measuring materials, carrying out tests, or recording results. You understand that quality and safety matter, especially in a busy site environment, and you’re comfortable working to clear standards and deadlines without cutting corners.
You learn best by doing and enjoy hands-on work using equipment and tools. You’re confident with basic maths and recording data, and you stay calm and focused even when working around machinery or in fast-paced environments. You’re happy working independently once trained, but also communicate clearly with site teams to ensure work is completed safely and correctly.
You’re motivated by being part of something tangible - contributing to projects like roads, buildings, and infrastructure - and you’re keen to build a long-term career in the construction or materials testing industry.
Please note: You must be 18+ due to the nature of the working environment and a full UK manual driving licence is required for this role
Apprenticeship Eligibility
To apply for this apprenticeship, you must:
✔️ Be 18 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
Apprenticeships are designed to provide new knowledge, skills and behaviours, so applicants should not already hold a Level 3, degree or higher qualification in a closely related subject, or have significant experience in the same field.
If you’re unsure whether you meet the criteria, we’d still love to hear from you - get in touch and we can advise you further.
So how does the apprenticeship work?
Start your career as a materials technician and gain hands-on experience supporting real testing and analysis in a laboratory or technical environment.
As part of this Level 3 Materials Technician apprenticeship, you’ll learn how to carry out tests, analyse data, and contribute to important projects, whether that’s in a laboratory or a more practical, site-based environment.
👉 Learn more about the programme here.
Over 20 months, you’ll combine day-to-day experience in your role with structured training delivered by expert tutors at Tiro. Our blended learning approach includes a mix of online sessions, in-person training, and hands-on support, alongside guidance from a dedicated mentor in the workplace.
You’ll spend at least 6 hours per week on off-the-job training, including virtual learning, practical activities, and applied assignments.
What your training will look like:
You’ll follow a structured programme combining live sessions, online learning, and hands-on workplace training to build your skills step by step.
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.
Through hands-on training, you’ll develop the competence and confidence to carry out laboratory testing and take on increasing responsibility in your role. This programme can also lead to professional recognition, such as becoming a Registered Science Technician (RSciTech).
You’ll gain experience that’s valued across a wide range of technical and scientific roles, opening up opportunities to grow and specialise in your chosen field.
If you choose to continue your development, you may also have the opportunity to progress onto higher-level qualifications, such as degree apprenticeships in Materials or Chemistry.
