Materials Engineering Apprentice
- Exeter, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- £25,989 - £26,403 per annum
Fixed Term Apprenticeship - 36 months
Full Time 37 hours per week
Devon County Council is seeking a motivated Materials Engineering Apprentice to join our respected Materials Laboratory team at Rockbeare Hill.
You will have a keen interest in engineering, enjoy problem-solving, and are dedicated to achieving excellent results in both your work and apprenticeship studies.
Civil Engineering is all about creating, improving, maintaining, and protecting the environment in which we live; from ensuring a constant supply of water, to designing, constructing and maintaining roads and bridges. To support the delivery of projects a highways materials laboratory plays a vital role in ensuring the quality, safety and durability of materials used in road construction and maintenance. Through testing and analysis of aggregates, asphalt, concrete and soils, it helps ensure compliance with standards, supports cost-effective decision making, and contributes to the delivery of safe, reliable and long-lasting highway infrastructure.
Joining the two year programme on an higher apprenticeship, you’ll have a structured training programme in our Materials Laboratory whilst working towards gaining the level 5 apprenticeship for Mineral Products Technicians.
Alongside completing your apprenticeship qualification, as part of the programme you’ll also have the opportunity to work in the following areas:
- Ground and Pavement Investigations
- Asphalt Testing
- Soils Testing
- Concrete Testing
In addition, you’ll also benefit from:
- On-going support and reviews on your progress
- Attendance on apprentice development sessions
- Further training in line with your qualification and role, to help personal development
What you'll need
You’ll need 3 A levels (or equivalent) at grade C and a minimum of 5 GCSE’s with a grade C/4 or above in English and Science and a GCSE in Maths at grade B/6.
You should also be able to demonstrate an understanding of engineering issues and show a real aptitude for the role and a passion to learn more. You’ll be a real team player, ready to get stuck in, make the most of opportunities that come your way and thrive in a well-respected career. Good written and verbal skills are also important as you’ll be interacting with a range of people internally and externally, on a daily basis.
To find out more visit: Highways and Traffic Management Service - Working for Devon | Devon County Council
For further information or to arrange an informal discussion, please get in touch with Peter Dyer 01404 821031.
How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
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Reference: REQ010315
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationExeterDevon
- Work Postcode
EX5 2HB
- Reference
REQ010315
- Occupational GroupApprenticeships/Training Programmes/Work Experience
- Salary Details
£25,989 - £26,403 per annum
- Job TermFixedTraining / apprenticeship
- Appointment TypeFull TimeTraining / apprenticeship
- Hours
37 hours per week
- Closing Date
27/08/2026
- DBS Check Required
No