Laboratory Apprentice

Ricardo plc; Grove; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the United Kingdom is offering a Laboratory Technician Apprentice (Level 3) role. This apprenticeship provides hands-on lab experience alongside formal study, including a BTEC in Applied Science. The role is aimed at those ideally educated to A Level in a scientific subject and involves responsibilities like ensuring high-quality measurements and preparing laboratory equipment. The apprenticeship starts in September, with the option for flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience and education ideally to A Level or equivalent, preferably including a scientific subject.
• Full, clean UK driving licence an advantage.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment desirable, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Follow documented procedures to ensure high‑quality measurements and accurate data recording.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment and ensure routine upkeep.
• Keep laboratory, workshop, and store areas organised.

Skills

Experience and education ideally to A Level or equivalent

Familiarity with laboratory equipment

Awareness of laboratory and site safety

Education

A Level or equivalent in a scientific subject

Job description

Role: Laboratory Technician Apprentice (Level 3)

Laboratory and technical support team at Ludbridge Mill Laboratories.

As a Laboratory Technician Apprentice (Level 3), you'll gain hands‑on lab experience alongside formal study with csr-group.co.uk, including a BTEC in Applied Science. The 24‑month apprenticeship starts in September with weekly online day release, exams, and practical sessions at CSR. The role is available for immediate start, ideally in April 2026, giving you time to get to know the team and facilities before the apprenticeship begins.

Responsibilities

• Follow documented procedures to ensure high‑quality measurements and accurate data recording.
• Make data available to project staff in a timely manner.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment and ensure routine upkeep.
• Keep laboratory, workshop, and store areas organised and ready for use by senior technicians, scientists, and engineers.
• Liaise with subcontractors and volunteers as required.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Experience and education ideally to A Level or equivalent, preferably including a scientific subject.
• Full, clean UK driving licence an advantage.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment desirable, training provided.
• Awareness of laboratory and site safety.

Work Life Balance

We offer flexible approaches to work, whether that is working from home, being in the office, or as a hybrid worker. We're happy to discuss flexible working.

Inclusion

You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place. We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable.

Next Steps

Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date.