Description
Location: Aston Clinton, Aylesbury, HP22 5EZ
Working for Igne
The construction, infrastructure and energy ecosystems are evolving:
Igne enables these sectors to succeed through the provision of integrated or stand-alone solutions to site investigation, testing, UXO, geo-environmental, geothermal energy and water supply challenges
Igne’s team includes experienced engineers and skilled scientists who utilise specialist plant and equipment. Igne’s size and reach means they have the capacity to deliver solutions nationwide.
We now have an exciting opportunity to join the Igne team, on a Level 3 Materials Testing Technician apprenticeship!
The Package
* Starting salary of £24,460 per year
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
* Company pension scheme
* Regular training and CPD opportunities
What will I be doing as an apprentice?
As a Materials Testing Technician, you'll be ensuring that all samples are registered and processed in the lab. You'll be supporting the team leader in the general operation of lab, and working in line with both quality, and health & safety standards. Through training and development provided you will work towards excellence in the following areas:
* Carrying out sampling and testing of construction materials, soils, aggregates and concrete in line with Standards and customers specification.
* Carrying out a point of work risk assessment
* Checking that equipment to be used is in calibration and if broken or damaged this is reported to line manager immediately.
* Entering and completing on appropriate sheets all records, readings and results that arise from the procedure being carried out.
* Communicating clear instructions to site teams based on a thorough understanding of Client specification and expectations
* Provide clear and concise data to demonstrate compliance
* Carrying out testing using equipment checked for calibration to demonstrate compliance
Due to the remote location of this role, you would be required to hold a Full Driving License with access to your own car.
The role also required you to be able to lift up to 20kg.
About You
To succeed in this apprenticeship, you’ll need bags of enthusiasm, be a fantastic collaborator and be hungry to learn!
You'll have a can-do attitude, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Communication and teamwork skills are a must to thrive in this role.
Even if this doesn’t sound quite like you, but you still think you could do a great job in the role, get in touch. We’re always open to wildcards.
What could the future look like?
When you join Igne, the possibilities for your success are limitless. Igne are on a massive growth trajectory, and there will be opportunities for significant career progression for those willing to put in the hard yards now!
Through practical training on the job, you can look forward to a range of potential career paths in industries such as manufacturing, construction, engineering, aerospace, automotive, or research and development. There is a growing demand for skilled professionals who can ensure the quality and reliability of materials used in various sectors.
This apprenticeship program also serves as a stepping stone towards a rewarding career in laboratory testing, with the added opportunity for the apprentice to become a registered Science technician (RSci Tech).
This apprenticeship can also help pave the way for further educational and professional advancement such as our Level 6 Bachelor of Science (BSc) Applied Materials Science Apprenticeship, enabling you to take on more specialised roles or progress into leadership positions.
Rest assured, your hard work and determination will not go unnoticed!
Your background
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 Igne
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!
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 Igne 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
While we never want to hinder your job application process with obstacles, 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 over 16, 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.