Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

Skills 4 Pharmacy; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental laboratory training provider in the UK is offering a Laboratory Technician apprenticeship to gain hands-on experience and develop specialist skills. The apprenticeship includes tasks like receiving dental work, preparing production, and conducting quality checks. Structured training will lead to a nationally recognized qualification. This role involves flexible working hours, perfect for someone eager to learn in a practical environment and committed to developing in the dental field.

Benefits

Paid work experience

Structured training

Nationally recognized qualification

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dental lab environment.
• Strong attention to detail for quality checks.
• Ability to follow strict health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive and log incoming dental work and prescriptions.
• Prepare work for production by organizing cases and tracking stages.
• Assist with model work and finishing under supervision.

Job description

Key Duties (with training and supervision):

• Receive and log incoming dental work and prescriptions
• Prepare work for production (organising cases, tracking stages, meeting deadlines)
• Assist with model work where required (e.g., trimming, articulation support)
• Support Crown & Bridge production processes as skills develop (e.g., preparation tasks across the workflow)
• Assist with finishing and polishing support under supervision
• Carry out basic quality checks (presentation, completeness, basic fit checks on models where applicable)
• Maintain a clean, organised work area and follow lab housekeeping procedures
• Follow infection control, health & safety, and PPE requirements
• Support packing, labelling, and preparing work for dispatch
• Complete apprenticeship coursework and build portfolio evidence in line with deadlines

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm

Flexible arrangement available to make up 20 hours per week (agreed rota within the above hours)

Apprenticeship:

You will undertake the Laboratory Technician apprenticeship (Dental Pathway) alongside on-the-job training in a dental laboratory environment.

What You’ll Gain:

• Paid work experience and structured training in a dental laboratory
• A nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification (Dental Pathway)
• Development of specialist skills in Crown & Bridge workflows and quality standards

Training to be Provided

Laboratory Technician Level 3

Apprenticeship Duration

12 Months