Apprentice Laboratory Technician

University of Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southampton seeks dedicated individuals for a Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship at the Future Towns Innovation Hub. This role offers hands-on experience in technical support and environmental research, alongside opportunities for personal and professional development within a committed technical community.

Benefits

Mentoring and networking opportunities

Professional registration and career development

Training and support tailored to your growth

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including English, maths, and science.
• Willingness to sit and pass aptitude tests.
• Interest in technical support, innovation, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, maintenance, and operation of environmental research laboratories.
• Gain practical experience in a high-tech environment with various tools.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Technical support

Innovation

Sustainability

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English, maths, and science)

Job description

Future Towns Innovation Hub (FTIH), University of Southampton

Are you passionate about innovation, hands-on learning, and making a real impact in your community? Join the Technicians Workshop at the Future Towns Innovation Hub (FTIH)— a cutting-edge facility supporting education, research, and enterprise.

About The Role

This is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in a high-tech environment equipped with a variety of tools and equipment. You’ll work alongside a dedicated technical team to support the development, maintenance, and efficient operation of our environmental research laboratories.

Upon successful completion of the Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship, you’ll progress into a Level 2b Technical and Experimental (TAE) role at the University.

What You’ll Need

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English, maths, and science)
• Willingness to sit and pass aptitude tests
• A keen interest in technical support, innovation, and sustainability

Why Join Us?

We are proud signatories of the Technician Commitment and partner affiliates of the National Technician Development Centre (NTDC). As part of our technical community, you’ll benefit from:

• Mentoring and networking opportunities
• Professional registration and career development
• Training and support tailored to your growth

About FTIH

FTIH is a one-stop-shop for place innovation, leveraging world-class expertise to create happy, healthy, and prosperous places. We provide affordable access to vital tools for SMEs and support university labs, driving innovation without high costs.

Be part of something bigger. Shape the future with us.

Apply now and start your journey toward a rewarding technical career.

Salary

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, pay will be the lowest spine point of Level 2b, which is Spine Point 17, £26,942 full-time equivalent.

In year one of the apprenticeship, pay will be 60 per cent of this lowest spine point value, increasing to 70 per cent in year two, and 80 per cent in year three.

NB: Notwithstanding the provisions above, all apprentices will receive a salary at least equal to the applicable National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage rate for their age, where this exceeds the contractual provisions.

We are signatories of the Technician Commitment, a partner affiliate of the NTDC, and are committed to supporting our technical staff. We offer a range of opportunities including networking, mentoring, training, professional registration, and career development. Joining Southampton means becoming part of a larger technical community, offering support and guidance.