Apprentice Technician – Breedon Group

Apprentice Technician

Location:

Marybank

Working Hours:

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

Salary: £21,257.60 - £23,326.80

Closing Date: TBA

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.

Have you always had that knack for practical, hands‑on tasks? Did your childhood hobbies involve chemistry classes and experimenting with materials? 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 Life Science and Related Industries, with industry experience at the largest independent construction materials group in the UK.

• 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

• 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; the choice of college will be dependent on where you live.

• Five National 5 qualifications, Grades A-C, including Mathematics, 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

• Company Pension Scheme
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• 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

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.