Apprentice Materials Technician

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or office based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Materials Technician Apprentice - Level 3

Based in Birmingham - the Central Region runs from the east of Birmingham into the city centre, comprising Sublot Delta, 1B, 4 and 5S. More than 50% of the structures within IPT Area North are located in the Central Region. This region, which covers a complex urban environment, also includes the 3.5 mile twin bore Bromford Tunnel. It also includes Interchange Station, as well as crossing three major highways (A45, M6 and M42).

• Undertaking testing on materials including aggregates, concrete and asphalt in accordance with required standards.
• Complying with the high standards of works required by the Quality Management Systems within important deadlines.
• Maintaining equipment to an excellent standard as required by the Laboratory Manager.
• Proactively communicate with senior staff to ensure effective communication and flow of information.
• Attending training courses and assessments as required.
• Strong IT skills in Microsoft Office, particularly in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Forms and SharePoint.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Adaptable to work in a fast pace environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.