Lab Technician Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Skills4Group; Castleford; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills4Group in Castleford is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join our laboratory team. This role offers hands-on training while working towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship.

You will support day-to-day testing, prepare samples, record results, and maintain a clean, safe work environment. GCSEs in Maths, English and Science are desirable but not essential, with full training and progression opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsupervised following a planned work schedule.
• Good writing and numeracy skills.
• Familiarity with computers, keyboards and typing.
• Experience with Word, Excel, Access – statistics, graphs, data analysis.
• General awareness of safety, especially lab safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory tests and experiments under supervision.
• Prepare samples, materials and equipment for testing.
• Accurately record results and maintain laboratory records.
• Clean, maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Follow health and safety procedures and quality standards.

Skills

Work Independently

Writing and numeracy

Computers / typing

Word, Excel, Access

Safety awareness

Education

GCSEs in Maths, English and Science

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Skills4Group in Castleford is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join our laboratory team. This role offers hands-on training while working towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship.

You will support day-to-day testing, prepare samples, record results, and maintain a clean, safe work environment. GCSEs in Maths, English and Science are desirable but not essential, with full training and progression opportunities provided.