Lab Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - Hands-On Testing Career

Tiro; Halford CP; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution matched 5%

25 days annual leave

Optional BUPA healthcare

CPD opportunities

Job summary

We’re Tiro, and we’re offering an Apprentice Laboratory Technician role based in Telford. Join a busy testing laboratory to gain hands-on experience and work toward your qualification as a Laboratory Technician over a 20‑month programme with a dedicated workplace mentor and structured training.

You will learn to prepare testing equipment, carry out tests, record results, and develop practical skills across standard testing procedures while following health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Be 18 or over.
• Not be in full-time education.
• Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
• Have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist with testing a range of door hardware products, including locks, hinges and door closers.
• Prepare, assemble and dismantle test setups, adapting equipment for different testing requirements.
• Learn to operate specialist laboratory equipment under supervision.
• Examine test samples, read technical drawings and use measuring instruments.
• Record test observations and results accurately using computers and specialist software.
• Carry out routine maintenance of designated testing equipment and laboratory work areas.
• Follow written and verbal instructions with supervisors and colleagues.
• Support continuous improvement activities to maintain efficient laboratory operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

No degree required

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

We’re Tiro, and we’re offering an Apprentice Laboratory Technician role based in Telford. Join a busy testing laboratory to gain hands-on experience and work toward your qualification as a Laboratory Technician over a 20‑month programme with a dedicated workplace mentor and structured training.

You will learn to prepare testing equipment, carry out tests, record results, and develop practical skills across standard testing procedures while following health and safety guidelines.