Apprentice/Laboratory Technician

Feedwater Limited; Wirral; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned manufacturer in Wirral is seeking a Lab Technician to join their Microbiology Lab team. The role involves technical support, microbiological testing, and maintaining laboratory standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in relevant education and strong problem-solving skills. This full-time position offers competitive salary, extensive benefits, and a supportive workplace atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer Pension Scheme Contributions

25 Days Holiday per year

Free access to online GP & counselling

Office 5-minute walk from train station

Free onsite parking with charging facilities

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for UK operations.
• Carry out microbiological and quality control testing.
• Maintain workspace cleanliness and adhere to laboratory rules.
• Prioritise analytical work to meet timelines.
• Provide information to clients and field staff.

Skills

Fluent in English with excellent language skills

Good problem-solving skills

Flexible and proactive

Organised and efficient

Team working skills

Education

5 A*-C including Maths, English and Science

Job description

Outline

Feedwater Limited is a family owned manufacturer and service provider based in Wirral. We are inclusive, customer-centric, collaborative, and our goal is to improve safety and efficiency for organisations that use water.

We are looking for a Lab Technician to work in our fast paced Microbiology and lab services operations, to carry out defined tasks in the microbiological and chemical analytical laboratories in accordance with specified procedures This is an opportunity to work within a supportive team environment and contribute to the continued improvement and growth of the business.

Your key responsibilities

• As a Lab Technician you will provide wide ranging technical support for our fast-growing UK manufacturing and service operations
• To work alongside colleagues according to the ‘Ground Rules for the Feedwater Laboratory Team’
• To abide by the ‘Feedwater Laboratory Rules’ (especially regarding Health and Safety, Time Keeping, and Sickness notification)
• To ensure your workspace is kept in a clean and tidy condition and that laboratory housekeeping rules, and dress code are adhered to at all times.
• To carry out microbiological testing of clients’ and in-house samples on time and in accordance with the approved methods
• To carry out quality control testing of raw materials and finished products on time and in accordance with the approved methods (following training and commensurate with your level of expertise).
• To ensure for your work all necessary records and samples are kept.
• To prioritise analytical work to ensure that it is carried out in the appropriate time frame.
• To provide information to field staff/clients (commensurate with your level of expertise)
• To undertake all additional tasks as assigned by the Laboratory Manager.
• To undertake occasional weekend/bank holiday work, as requested; this will be on a rota.
  
  

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online with your CV and cover letter.

What we’ll offer you

• Competitive salary, pension and 2x salary life insurance for under-65s
• Employer Pension Scheme Contributions
• 25 Days Holiday per year + Bank Holidays
• Summer Bonus (non-contractual)
• Company Sick Pay
• Real Living Wage Employer
• Free access to online GP & counselling as part of employee health and wellbeing support
• Opportunities for training and skills building
• Family feel company - supportive atmosphere
• Free onsite parking with electric vehicle charging facilities
• Free tea and coffee
• Office 5-minute walk from Moreton Train Station
  
  

Qualification Requirements: 5A*-C (Grades 4-9 equivalent) including Maths English and Science

Required Skills / Attributes

• Fluent in English with excellent language, communication and team working skills
• Good problem-solving skills, flexible, proactive and organised
• Efficient and not afraid to question processes and share ideas
• Able to 'own the job', being thorough and attentive in tasks to reduce instances of mistakes
  
  

Experience Requirements: None

Further Details

The role is full-time (37.5 hour week), Monday to Friday with typical work hours of 9 am - 5 pm. The candidate will be office-based, working predominantly out of the Microbiology Lab. A comprehensive training programme will be provided to support the successful applicant in developing competence for all aspects of the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants regardless of their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; marital status; whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We want to ensure that everybody has an opportunity to be part of our recruitment process and will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you with our recruitment process by emailing [e-mail]

Closing date: 7th August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.