Chemistry Laboratory Technician – Level 3 Apprenticeship 2027

AWE; Gosport; Vor Ort; GBP 12.000 - 15.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

AWE in Gosport, Hampshire, is offering an onsite laboratory-based apprenticeship within Defence Radiation Protection Services. You will learn by hands-on work, prepare and test samples, use specialist equipment, and record results under supervision.

Applicants should have 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, be British nationals aged 18+, and be willing to obtain security clearance to work in designated areas. Start date and key dates apply.

Qualifikationen

• 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.
• Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role.

Aufgaben

• This is an onsite laboratory-based apprenticeship.
• Learn directly from experienced scientists and technicians.
• Use specialist laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
• Record and report results accurately.

Kenntnisse

Practical science

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Ausbildung

GCSEs include English and Maths plus Science

Jobbeschreibung

Why this role matters

Support practical science and radiation safety in a unique laboratory environment. Based within Defence Radiation Protection Services at Alverstoke, you’ll help prepare and test samples, use laboratory equipment and record and report results accurately.

At a glance

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.

Location

Onsite at Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire

Key dates

• Applications close: 8 November 2026
• Assessment centre: 19 January 2027
• Start date: 1 September 2027

Why being onsite will support your development

This is an onsite laboratory-based apprenticeship. Being onsite means you can learn directly from experienced scientists and technicians, use specialist equipment safely and build confidence in a real laboratory environment.

The key skills we’re looking for

• 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.