Laboratory Technician Physics Apprenticeship

Oxme; Reading, Pangbourne, Wokingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

AWE PLC in Reading is offering a Laboratory Technician Physics Apprenticeship. You will learn to work with optical equipment and contribute to experiments under supervision.

The role trains you to prepare and set up optics, assist in building and measuring parts of complex experiments, and use laboratory equipment safely. This paid apprenticeship starts at £24,500 per year and welcomes applicants aged 16 and over.

Qualifications

• Age 16+ required.
• Interest in physics and experiments.
• Willingness to learn in a lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up optical equipment.
• Help build and measure parts of complex experiments.
• Use specialist laboratory equipment safely.

Skills

Optical setup

Experiment assembly

Lab safety

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Laboratory Technician Physics Apprenticeship

AWE PLC

Location

Reading, Pangbourne and Wokingham

8 November 2026

Age required

16+

Number of positions

1

Pay

£24,500 a year

Description

During your apprenticeship journey, you will develop a wide range of skills, including (but not limited to), learn the following skills:

• Preparing and setting up optical equipment, such as lenses, mirrors and lasers
• Helping to build and measure parts of complex experiments
• Using specialist laboratory equipment safely and correctly

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