Lab Technician Apprentice: Earn While You Learn (Level 3)

I & F Limited (T/A Skills4Group); Carlisle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

I & F Limited (T/A Skills4Group) in Carlisle invites motivated individuals to join as a Laboratory Technician Apprentice. You will learn hands-on laboratory skills while working toward a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship, earning while you train.

You will support testing, sample prep, and maintain a clean, safe workspace. No previous laboratory experience required; full training and ongoing support provided, with progression opportunities upon completion.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths, English, and a science subject (or equivalent) at grade 4-9 or equivalent.
• Basic writing and numeracy skills required.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Ability to work unsupervised following a planned work schedule.
• Good IT skills and ability to record data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with laboratory tests and experiments under supervision
• Preparing samples, materials and equipment for testing
• Accurately recording results and maintaining laboratory records
• Cleaning, maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment
• Following health and safety procedures and quality standards

Skills

Unsupervised work

Writing and numeracy

IT skills

MS Office: Word/Excel/Access

Lab safety awareness

Education

GCSEs Maths English Science

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Job description

I & F Limited (T/A Skills4Group) in Carlisle invites motivated individuals to join as a Laboratory Technician Apprentice. You will learn hands-on laboratory skills while working toward a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship, earning while you train.

You will support testing, sample prep, and maintain a clean, safe workspace. No previous laboratory experience required; full training and ongoing support provided, with progression opportunities upon completion.