Onsite Chemistry Lab Technician Apprentice

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

AWE in Reading invites applications for an onsite laboratory-based apprenticeship at Aldermaston and/or Burghfield. You will learn practical laboratory skills while supporting research, testing, analysis, and prototyping across science and engineering teams.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork; successful applicants will meet entry requirements (Maths and English grade 4/C or above, plus 3 A Levels including Chemistry or a BTEC Level 3 in Applied Science).

Qualifications

• Practical science interest in laboratory work, science, engineering and new developments.
• Understand laboratory safety, quality standards and safe handling of substances.
• Able to prepare samples, analyse information, report results accurately.
• Able to communicate clearly and learn from colleagues across teams.

Skills

Practical science

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

A Levels including Chemistry and another science or Maths, or BTEC Level 3 in Applied Science

Job description

AWE in Reading invites applications for an onsite laboratory-based apprenticeship at Aldermaston and/or Burghfield. You will learn practical laboratory skills while supporting research, testing, analysis, and prototyping across science and engineering teams.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork; successful applicants will meet entry requirements (Maths and English grade 4/C or above, plus 3 A Levels including Chemistry or a BTEC Level 3 in Applied Science).