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.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

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.

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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities