Working for Wainwright
John Wainwright and Company Ltd have a long and proud history, which we celebrate throughout our business. Our past tells us where we’ve come from, and where we’re headed. We honour our heritage, build on it and embrace the future.
We operate Moons Hill Quarry, which is the only basalt quarry in the area, and produce premium-quality basalt known for its durability and skid-resistance. We serve the construction industry, local authorities and National Highways, providing a comprehensive range of services and materials for infrastructure projects!
We are now looking for an enthusiastic individual who is eager to learn and with an interest in construction to join the team as a Level 3 Materials Testing Technician!
The Package:
- Starting salary of £19,000 per year (increasing to National Minimum/Living Wage after 12 months if aged 18+)
- Working hours: 40 hours per week, 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday with 1hr unpaid lunch break.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with option to buy an extra 5 days)
- Company pension
- Health Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Gym Membership Scheme
- Training & Development Opportunities
- Regular training and CPD opportunities
- Start date: Summer 2025!
What will I be doing as an apprentice?
As you start your journey, you will play a key role in checking the quality of our product and making improvements. In this Apprentice role you will gain experience talking to customers and your technical team as well as other departments.
Each day you’ll be learning something new and will be supported by a fantastic team. As a member of the Wainwright family, you will gain experience in multiple activities within the business, developing skills and achieving learning aims so that by the end of your programme, you can confidently support the team in operating an efficient department.
- Product sampling and testing
- Undertaking basic maintenance and product inspections to make sure quality standards are being met
- Record keeping and tracking data
- Helping to keep the working environment maintained and safe, maintaining our high site standards
- Investigating customer complaints with management
Due to the remote location of this role and the occasional requirement to visit other sites, you would be required to hold a Full Driving License and be able to reliably commute to site within 45 minutes.