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Sika House, Miller Street, Preston, PR1 1EA

Sika is a global leader in speciality chemicals, driving innovation and performance across the construction and industrial manufacturing industries. Since its founding in 1910, Sika has built a reputation as a trusted partner for delivering high-quality solutions that enhance durability, safety, and sustainability in the built environment.

With a strong heritage of expertise and continuous innovation, Sika provides a comprehensive portfolio of products and systems – from roofing, flooring, sealing and bonding, to concrete admixtures and waterproofing. Our robust research and development, combined with rigorous testing and technical support, ensures that Sika solutions meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.

By working closely with clients, contractors, and stakeholders, Sika helps create sustainable value throughout the construction supply chain in the UK and global marketplaces.

• Starting salary : £27,500 per year
• Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week
• 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm (flexible working hours)
• Overtime available (paid at increased rate)
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension

As a Quality Assurance Technician Apprentice, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring products meet the highest standards before they reach customers. You’ll support the QA function through inspections, testing, data validation and cross-department collaboration, directly contributing to product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

You’ll carry out daily QC inspections on products, materials and in-process samples, use internal ERP / complaints systems effectively, and share clear updates with relevant departments.

You’ll learn and perform all QC and in-process test methods, complete accurate batch testing, calibrate equipment regularly, and ensure all data entered is correct and consistent.

You’ll help refine QA processes by updating test procedures, reviewing specifications, supporting equipment decisions, maintaining stock of consumables, and keeping the lab clean and organised.

You’ll provide cover during holidays, absences, or increased workloads by coordinating with other technicians to ensure continuous support for production.

You’ll take part in ongoing training and development to build your technical skills, confidence, and understanding of QA practices.

You will actively engage in personal development, attending relevant training and working towards building your technical expertise, accuracy and overall capability within the QA environment.

You’ll gain experience across two departments in the business, being trained and supported across both the chemical mixing, liquids and plastics operation and the chemistry and distillation function, carrying out QC and in-process testing. This will give you strong exposure to the full product lifecycle while developing hands‑on, practical QA skills across both areas of the business.

When you join Sika, the possibilities for your success are limitless. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full‑time position within the company at the conclusion of your apprenticeship.

You’ll gain experience across two sides of the business, being trained and supported across both the chemical mixing within the liquid plastic operation and the reaction chemistry aspect, carrying out QC and in-process testing. This will give you strong exposure to the full product lifecycle while developing hands‑on, practical QA skills across both areas of the business.

This apprenticeship serves as a stepping stone towards a rewarding career in materials science, with the added opportunity for the apprentice to become a registered Science Technician (RSci Tech).

You may also choose to progress onto a higher‑level qualifications through one of our Degree Apprenticeships such as a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Chemical or Applied Materials Science.

This is a practical, hands‑on quality role, so you’ll need to be confident getting involved with inspections, testing and general lab work.

We’re looking for someone who can balance accuracy with working at pace. You should be able to follow procedures carefully, record reliable data, and still keep testing and inspections moving quickly to support production. You’ll be motivated, proactive and ready to adapt when priorities change.

You’ll have good health and safety awareness and be comfortable working to strict QA and H&S requirements in both the lab and operational areas.

No two days will be the same, and you’ll work closely with different teams to help keep quality on track. Clear communication is key—knowing when to ask questions, share updates and work together to solve issues.

To succeed in this apprenticeship, you’ll bring enthusiasm, drive, a willingness to learn, and a strong commitment to doing things right the first time while keeping momentum.

We value attitude, curiosity, and commitment just as much as past experience. While previous experience can be helpful, it’s not essential — we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those with a genuine interest in the field and the motivation to build a career.

You might be a school or college leaver, or someone looking to retrain. Either way, if you’re enthusiastic, proactive, and ready to learn, you’ll fit right in.

It’s about enthusiasm, not school results. In our experience the most successful apprentices are those who are driven to find out more about the sector, can be up front about what they do and don’t already know, are considerate, self‑reflective, and impatient to learn the job role!

Over 18 months (plus a 3 month EPA period) 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 Sika 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.

The best part? You’ll be earning a salary while you gain your qualifications, meaning no huge student loans to pay back at the end of the programme!

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.

As a training provider, we are committed to ensuring that our apprenticeship programs deliver significant new knowledge and skills. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate that the program will provide learning and experiences beyond their current qualifications and professional expertise.

If you already hold a Level 3, degree or equivalent higher‑level qualification in a closely related field, or possess substantial relevant experience, you may not be eligible for apprenticeship funding, as these programmes are designed for individuals who require upskilling or reskilling in their chosen career pathway.

You’ll need to be over 16, 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.

In Latin, it means novice, recruit, apprentice, beginner, and soldier — the perfect name for a company that’s been helping fearless apprentices join ambitious businesses since 2005.

We believe great apprenticeships help everyone. There are remarkable apprentices out there just waiting to be found, and fantastic employers waiting to nurture them.

We’re proud to help connect the two — supporting industries that make, test, and innovate; from polymer manufacturing and materials science to sustainable engineering and advanced technology.

At Tiro, we make great things happen for people.

And that starts with you.