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

Skills4Group; Castleford; Hybrid; GBP 8,300 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills4Group in Castleford (WF10 1NJ) is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join our laboratory team. Earn while you learn toward a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship, gaining hands-on skills.

The role involves assisting with tests, preparing samples, recording results, and maintaining a safe, clean lab environment. No previous laboratory experience is required; full training and support are provided.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths, English and a science subject at grade 4–9 (or equivalent).
• GCSEs (or predicted grades), particularly Maths and Science, are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Unsupervised work

Writing & numeracy

IT skills

Data analysis

Laboratory safety

Education

GCSEs Maths English Science

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Skills4Group in Castleford (WF10 1NJ) is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join our laboratory team. Earn while you learn toward a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship, gaining hands-on skills.

The role involves assisting with tests, preparing samples, recording results, and maintaining a safe, clean lab environment. No previous laboratory experience is required; full training and support are provided.