Laboratory Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - Augean

Tiro; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental solutions company is offering a Laboratory Technician apprenticeship. This role involves hands-on training and collaboration with professionals in the field, allowing you to develop essential skills. Candidates must be over 18, ready to learn, and eager to work within a team. The position offers a starting salary of £21,500, along with additional benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Regular training and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 and not in full-time education.
• Must be willing to learn and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sample different materials around the site.
• Perform environmental and sampling activities in a laboratory.
• Run and maintain instrumentation within the laboratory.

Skills

Focus

Meticulousness

Collaboration

Enthusiasm

Education

Eligibility per UK Government rules

Job description

Working for Augean

Augean are the sector leader in modernising hazardous waste management practice, providing sustainable waste management solutions. The business conducts various testing & monitoring of waste/hazardous materials. Technicians analyse samples, testing levels of, for example, soil and other substances.

Their core values have been developed to help them shape the way they work together with Augean. Through respect, integrity, teamwork and excellence, everyone is aligned to support each other and provide technical excellence to their customers.

This role is a great opportunity for anyone with a keen interest in Chemistry or Environmental Science but not essential. If you have the passion to learn and desire to build a new skillset then we want to speak to you.

The Package

Starting salary of £21,500
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Workings hours are 40 hours per week (8.30-5.00pm)
1 hour lunch break
Company pension scheme
Regular training and CPD opportunities

What will I be doing as an apprentice?
As an apprentice, you will have the opportunity work alongside experts, including Analytical Chemists, Quality Managers & Technical Assessors to name a few. You’ll work in the laboratory performing environmental and sampling activities as set out by your mentor.

Reporting directly to the Laboratory Manager you will prepare and sample different materials around the site, using a variety of analytical instruments to ensure the site is behaving in the manner predicted in the risk assessments, and that there is no unacceptable environmental impact.
Sample preparation to UKAS ISO 17025 standard
Extracting and clean-up of samples using various techniques.
Calculation of results and data entry on to the LIMS system.
Performing daily checks including balances, pipettes, and instruments.
Cleaning, reagent, and sample preparation.
Eventually run and maintain various instrumentation within the Laboratory.
Sampling of incoming waste streams for compliance.
With support from your manager, mentor & team you will gain a knowledge of chemistry techniques, analytical and research skills, computer competences, and teamwork.

About You

We are looking for someone who is focused and meticulous in all aspects of work. Someone who displays a willingness to work within a team to achieve an end goal and to provide the necessary support in reaching that goal.

You must be comfortable collaborating with others to ensure business demands are met, with an emphasis on customer service, meeting customer expectations and improving service levels whilst taking on responsibility of your own work and managing you time effectively.

Be prepared for a challenge as you take on activities to ensure the targets are met, whilst standards are upheld to ensure the safety of your team and working environment.

To succeed in this apprenticeship, you’ll need bags of enthusiasm, be a fantastic collaborator and be hungry to learn!

Over 21 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on ‘off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship. You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at Augean who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career.

Being an apprentice is hands-on, so you’ll get the chance to learn things you might otherwise not have experienced in a university or college environment.

Eligibility

While we never want to hinder your job application process with obstacles, there are some minimum requirements you’ll need to meet in order to do an apprenticeship, these are rules set by the UK Government.

You’ll need to be over 18, not in full time education, have lived in the UK for 3 years and have the right to work in the UK.

If you don’t quite meet these minimum requirements yet, let us know you’re interested here and we’ll get in touch to discuss this further with you.