Laboratory Technician Apprentice

  • Annual Wage
    £11,778 a year
  • Start Date
    23 Mar 2026
  • Expected Duration
    2 Years 3 Months
  • Reference
    2000015212

We are looking for a hands-on Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join our resin flooring and industrial coatings laboratory. This is a practical, blue-lab-coat role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with materials, mixing products, preparing samples, and getting involved in real industrial testing — not just paperwork.

  • Role Description

    • Prepare resin mixes, screeds, mortars, and coating samples
    • Carry out practical laboratory tests (e.g. strength, cure, viscosity, adhesion)
    • Assist with sample preparation, casting, curing, and testing
    • Maintain lab equipment, tools, and work areas
    • Record results accurately and follow test methods and SOPs
    • Support quality control checks on raw materials and finished products
    • Follow health & safety procedures in an industrial lab environment
  • Training & Qualifications

    Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Standard qualification, including:

    • Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours
    • End-Point Assessment
  • Career Progression

    • Possibility of a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
  • Person Specification

    Communication skills, Logical, Team working, Creative
  • Entry Requirements

    GCSE English (Grade 4) Essential
    GCSE Maths (Grade 4) Essential