Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship VICTREX MANUFACTURING LIMITED

We have an opportunity within our R&D function at our Hillhouse site, studying for studying for an Laboratory Technician Level 3.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 10 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,130.00

    We offer you a full time, permanent contract, alongside a competitive rate of pay, generous company pension scheme, potential annual bonus with optional private health care and share save schemes. You get 29 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.

  • Working week

    Monday-Thursday 08:30am-4:30pm and Friday 08:30- 4:10pm. 36.3

    Total hours per week: 36.3

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    07 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000138722

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will plan and deliver practical experimental work and maintain laboratory assets in support the development of new and existing materials, processes and technologies.  You will generate and capture data in accordance with data standards to ensure validity of experimental results.

 

 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

You will be working towards Laboratory Technician standards and formal NVQ and BTEC Level 3 qualifications.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Many of our apprentices go on to do further qualifications, continuing to develop their careers with us.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Analytical skills, Practical science experience, operation of lab equipment

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Other Subject (Grade 5/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Other Subject (Grade 5/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 5/C or above) Essential
Other A Level in similar subjects (Grade A Level in similar subjects) Desired

About the employer

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high performance materials, serving a diverse range of markets. Every day, millions of people rely on products or applications which contain our polymers, from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to oil & gas platforms and medical devices.

Employer

VICTREX MANUFACTURING LIMITED

Address

Victrex Technology Centre

Hillhouse International

Thornton Cleveleys

FY5 4QD

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Training

Training provider

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Laboratory technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 10 Apr 2023