Construction Materials Technician Apprentice (Level 3)

Holcim UK

Location

Sheffield

Salary

£18,500 a year

Type

Apprenticeship

Sector

Construction

Posted

2026-10-19

Job Description

Work between site and laboratory testing construction materials for Holcim, a global leader in sustainable building solutions. You will carry out materials testing, record results and support quality assurance on live projects while studying for a Level 3 Laboratory Technician qualification. No two days are the same, with time split between site visits and lab work.

Requirements

GCSEs in maths and English (or equivalent) and an interest in science and construction materials. A full driving licence is helpful for site visits.

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