Construction Materials Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) - Balfour Beatty VINCI


Company:	Tiro Training Ltd
Salary:	£26,436.80 - £26,436.80
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Road B4115, CV8 2UA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	10 Sept 2026

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Summary

Do you want the chance to say you were a part of history? If so, we’re offering you the opportunity to work using cutting edge technology to test construction materials that will bring the dream of HS2 to life. HS2 is a state-of-the-art, high-speed line critical for the UK’s low carbon transport future. In the West Midlands, HS2 is powered by two of construction’s biggest employers: Balfour Beatty & VINCI (BBV). Both companies are committed to enhancing the lives of future generations by designing a transformational rail system that is admired around the world.

What you’ll be doing:

Working alongside other team members, testing the properties of construction materials including concrete, aggregates, and asphalt.

Improving the performance of existing products, to eliminate faults with materials already in use.

Helping bring materials testing in the 21st century using new technologies (e.g. Switching over to automated processes, new ergonomic equipment or even new recording and reporting systems.)

Developing an understanding, knowledge and practical methods used to examine materials, including non-destructive testing (NDT).

Following testing methods to ensure safety and quality and to support the lab in maintaining its accreditation to operate.

Travelling to and from sites, collecting materials to be tested.

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