Chemistry Laboratory Technician - Level 3 Apprenticeship

AWE plc; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

AWE plc in the United Kingdom invites applicants to join the Defence Radiation Protection Services as an apprenticeship in laboratory science at Alverstoke.

You will complete practical tasks, learn procedures, and develop skills in a team environment, with security clearance expected.

Successful completion leads to a laboratory technician role supporting scientific programmes and laboratory activities.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths, with Science grade 6/B or above.
• Must be a British National and aged 18 by 31 August 2027.
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
• Interest in practical science and laboratory work.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Upon successful completion, you would move into a laboratory technician role within Defence Radiation Protection Services at Alverstoke, supporting scientific programmes and laboratory activities.

Skills

Practical science

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

British Nationality

Job description

Entry requirement

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths, plus Science at grade 6/B or above. Applicants must be British Nationals and aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027.
• Security clearance
• You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role and work in designated areas.
• Practical science: You enjoy experiments, hands-on learning and understanding how things work.
• Attention to detail: You can follow procedures carefully and record results accurately.
• Safety awareness: You take a responsible approach to protecting yourself, others and the environment.
• Teamwork: You can communicate clearly, ask questions and learn from experienced colleagues.

Where this apprenticeship could take you

After successfully completing your apprenticeship, you would move into a laboratory technician role within Defence Radiation Protection Services at Alverstoke, supporting scientific programmes and laboratory activities.