Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship ROGERS GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES LTD

Rogers Geotechnical Services Ltd, is recruiting a Laboratory Technician to join their team. The role involves supporting site investigation specialists in offering ground investigation and geotechnical services. Alongside studying to achieve a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship.

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Closing date: 01 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

  • Working week

    Shift patterns: 8.30AM - 5.30PM (MON-FRI) No weekends 40 hours per week

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    03 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000160041

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Main purpose of Job

To carry out routine laboratory tests and provide technical support to Engineers.

Main responsibilities

1. Set up scientific apparatus and prepare laboratory for testing, demonstration or other purposes.

2. Carry out routine testing in accordance with the relevant Standards, using specialized scientific equipment.

3. Prepare specimens of soil and rock for testing to appropriate standards.

4. Carry out prescribed measurements and analyses and ensure that conditions necessary for some tests are maintained.

6. Record and collate data from testing work and document all work carried out.

7. Sample handling and logging bench preparation and sample disposal

8. Data entry of testing results

9. Observe all requirements to maintain a safe and healthy working environment.

10. Any other duties required for the day to day running of the laboratory.

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

This role will include studying on the job for the gold standard Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship, which will qualify you in this role and give you eligibility to Registered Science Technician (R.Sci.Tech.) status. You’ll be earning as you learn. For more about what and how about the apprenticeship, go to www.credersi.com or ask the team.
Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment

Off the Job:

Training will be conducted remotely online. Unless specified by the employer for the off the job training to be online within the workplace. This will be delivered for 6 hours of the working week.

On the Job:

Training will be within the workplace for the rest of the working week at the location in Huddersfield, HD8 8LU.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Can progress into higher level roles such as technical manager and/or other development courses

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired

About the employer

Site investigation specialists offering ground investigation and geotechnical services to developers, builders, structural and consulting engineers, architects, insurance companies, local authorities, piling and foundation engineers, private individuals and other geotechnical consultants.

Employer

ROGERS GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES LTD

Address

OFFICES 1 & 2

BARNCLIFFE BUSINESS PARK

NEAR BANK SHELLEY

HD8 8LU

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Training

Training provider

THE STRATEGY & ARCHITECTURE GROUP LIMITED

Contact

Natasha Ashworth

natasha.ashworth@credersi.com

Apprenticeship standard

Laboratory technician

Level 3 (A level)

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