Apprentice Material Laboratory Technician

Job description

Apprentice Material Laboratory TechnicianApplication Deadline: 15 March 2026

Department: Early Careers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Inverness Concrete Plant

Compensation: £21,258 - £23,317 / year

DescriptionApprentice Technician – Inverness Concrete Plant, Invernes, IV1 1SU

About Breedon Group: Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact.

Have you always had that knack for practical, hands‐on tasks? Did childhood hobbies see you taking an interest in chemistry classes, experimenting with materials, and always been curious about how things are made and why things work?

If so, perhaps working as a Technician is your career call. Earn as you learn, combining college study for a SCQF Level 6 MA in Technical Laboratory Skills, with industry experience at the largest independent construction materials group in the UK.

Breedon is a home for inquisitive learners. Quarries, cement, and construction are no longer old‐fashioned sectors. We're providing the foundation for our lives, building the places where we live and work, play and in-between.

Interested in...?

Being paid to go to college; earn as you learn, without having to 'work the time back'

Achieving a Level 6 Apprenticeship over a 2 year period

Full company funding of any fees for qualifications and training

No need to buy your own kit or any work equipment; it's all on us

40 hours per week, rising to 48 on completion of the 2-year apprenticeship

A competitive salary significantly higher than the national minimum wage for apprentices

Support from a community of apprentices; a collaborative and comprehensive induction

A huge variety of potential career progression pathways at a stable, thriving business

As an Apprentice Technician:

You'll perform routine laboratory and field testing on materials including soils, aggregates, concrete and asphalt

Ensure testing is carried out in line with industry standards and project specifications

Prepare test samples and carry out testing to assess strength, composition, durability, and performance of materials

Record, analyse, and report test results accurately and in a timely manner

Maintain cleanliness, calibration, and safe operation of testing equipment

Assist in collecting material samples from construction or quarry sites, often working outdoors

Support the quality assurance process by identifying non‐conforming materials and reporting findings

Prepare and participate in internal and external audits and inspections from independent accrediting bodies

Troubleshoot issues with tests, materials, or equipment and recommend corrective actions

Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.

You will attend college both virtually and in person; the choice of college will be dependent on where you live.

If you're one to tiptoe around puddles with trepidation, maybe this role isn't for you. You won't be spending every day in a clean, corporate office swivelling on an office chair! If you have a natural affinity with the great outdoors, in all weathers, then now we're talking!

Do you offer...?

Three National 5 qualifications, Grades A – C, including Math's, English and Science

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording data

A practical, hands‐on approach to work

The ability to follow procedures and technical instructions

The awareness to work safely on a construction site or production depot

Flexibility in your working pattern and also when it comes to business needs and change

The ability to demonstrate absolute care for our customers, our colleagues, and our business

Once qualified you will be expected to have a valid UK driving licence which will be essential for site‐based work

In joining us, you won't be thrown in the deep end or treated like just a number; you'll work in a close-knit team, with someone always on hand to offer help.

Why Breedon...?Here's what one of our existing employees want to tell you...

Jorden, a Mobile Plant Operative based in Longwater, East Anglia.

I didn't need any previous experience within the field and have been given all the help and support that I need to do well within my role. I had gotten to the age where I no longer wanted just a job but a career, and I really feel that I have found that within Breedon. Now I am working in this industry, I can't imagine wanting to do anything else.

Additional benefits for this role include:

Salary- £21,257.60 - £23,316.80

Company Pension Scheme

33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

Share Saver Scheme participation

Company Life Assurance Scheme

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support

Discounts on a wide range of products through our employee benefits platform

Broad learning opportunities and career progression pathways.

Interested? Click on the following website to find your role and apply. Early Careers | Breedon Group plc Careers

Diversity Statement: At Breedon Group, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Inverness

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English