Job Description

The post holder will be required to participate in the formal apprenticeship scheme. Reports to the Laboratory Manager.
Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.

Responsibilities:

• To undertake a range of tasks suited to the current level of training and development.
• To attend college and complete course work on time and to a high standard.
• To take on additional responsibility in Years 2 and 3 of apprenticeship.
• To understand and complete all work-related activities on time.
• To understand and comply with policies and procedures other than HSE.
• To attend and fully participate in regular training, career and development reviews with line management, college staff, and other interested parties.
• To undertake additional duties in line with capabilities as required.
• Carry out in-situ and laboratory testing for concrete, bituminous material, aggregates, and soils on civil engineering construction site.
• Ensure laboratory/work area is kept in a tidy and safe condition at all times and report any broken or damaged equipment to the Senior Member.
• Training will be provided to ensure testing is completed to the relevant standard in accordance with UKAS schedule.
• Flexibility to work on different sections.

You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador). SCS Railways is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from candidates with a disability.

Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.

It is expected that you will work to be a part of the wider project team, living by the programmes expected values.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The post holder will be expected to keep a work diary outlining their training progress throughout the course of the apprenticeship. This diary will be formally reviewed on a periodic basis with an appropriate line manager and/or representative of the appropriate apprenticeship awarding body. The ability to work as part of a team, attend team meetings, eventually contribute to appropriate discussions, written and verbal. Additionally, a flexible approach, able to work towards understood objectives and deadlines and selfmotivated towards becoming part of what is a continuous learning environment.