Laboratory Technician Apprentice

Summary

Beckers is the number one supplier of coil coatings and a leading supplier of Industrial paints worldwide. Beckers is looking for candidates to join their team within the Quality Control Laboratory to undertake Laboratory assistance testing, batch adjustment, release and recording data.

Wage

£18,980 a year

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Starting wage from £18,890.00 - £23,174.58 per year

Training course

Laboratory technician (level 3)

Hours

8:30am - 4:45pm Monday to Thursday & 8:30am - 3:45pm Friday (45 mins unpaid lunch). There may be times when you will be required to work an alternative shift pattern which is 4:00pm-11:45pm Monday to Thursday & 3:00pm-8:30pm Friday.

36 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 July 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

4

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Working within Quality Control, this role is to provide technical assistance by undertaking product development and service work under the direction and guidance of the Laboratory Section Leaders and undertaking testing, tinting and validation of batches whilst supporting the business in safely maintaining the highest quality products to satisfy customer and regulatory requirements.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To undertake practical laboratory work, including paint formulation, colour matching, small-scale paint manufacture, paint application, physical testing of paints, process inspections, chemical resistance testing of paints, use of spray equipment and booths, record keeping, including lab books, reports, enquiries, timesheets, samples & panels
Assist with analytical work, including paint solids determination, flashpoint determination
Assist with support work, including supervision of batches in production, auditing, investigation of production problems, customer complaints, and finding re-work outlets for redundant paint
Undertake administrative work relating to testing, batch validation and stock control via company computer systems
Liaise, troubleshoot and support both production with and in root cause analysis and correction of quality issues
Demonstrate high personal standards in relation to both ensuring customer requirements are met via production scheduling and priorities and with regards to QEHS activities
Maintaining quality control management system records
Carry out process inspections
Archiving of approved samples and records
Maintain electronic records and generate certificates of conformance for customers
Engage in proactive stock management
To be competent and fully compliant in the safe operation of equipment, including general lab equipment & ovens, calibration of laboratory equipment, and operation of accelerated weathering cabinets
Maintain a clean and safe working environment through daily housekeeping inspections and adherence to 5S practices
Highlight unsafe conditions, taking reasonable care of oneself and others. To comply with Beckers Health and Safety policy and any Beckers procedures /rules that apply to your role
Adhere to the Becker’s code of conduct at all times
Labelling, storage and disposal of approved samples and records
Dispose of all waste generated in accordance with Environmental Management Procedures
Undertake training where required and appropriate
Promote and engage in the communication and implementation of Beckers’ values and culture

The above list is not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to perform other reasonable additional duties.

Where you'll work

Beckers Industrial Coatings
Goodlass road
Liverpool
L24 9HJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

TIRO TRAINING LTD

Your training course

Laboratory technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures.
Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures
Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required
Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste
Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP
Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques
Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment
Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required
Complete documentation proficiently
Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results
Contribute to the preparation of reports.
Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation e. g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs
Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error
Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite
Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work
Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas
Identify relevant information from scientific sources e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions
Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing.
Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results
Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures.
Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures
Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required
Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste
Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP
Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques
Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment
Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required
Complete documentation proficiently
Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results
Contribute to the preparation of reports.
Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation e. g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs
Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error
Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite
Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work
Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas
Identify relevant information from scientific sources e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions
Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing.
Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results

Your training plan

As an apprentice you will complete a Laboratory Technician Level 3 qualification with a national Training Provider.

Your Apprenticeship Training will focus on your job, is completed at the workplace, and you will be allocated a tutor and a study session in your working week.

Components of the Laboratory Level 3 Apprenticeship

Competence/Knowledge based qualification
Functional Skills - maths/English (if required)
End Point Assessment – Final Knowledge Test, Observation and Discussion

This apprenticeship is run in association with The British Coatings Federation, which is the sole UK Trade Association representing the interests of the decorative, industrial and powder coatings, printing inks and wallcovering manufacturers. http://www.coatings.org.uk

More training information

You will be required to complete a colour blindness test as part of your interview.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English, Maths & Science (grade 4-9)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Working to strict deadlines
Adhering to data protection

Other requirements

Due to Health & Safety Reasons you must be over 18 to applied to this role

About this company

The ATA will employ you on behalf of this organisation whilst you are completing your apprenticeship qualification.

http://www.beckers-group.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Fully Qualified Laboratory Chemist, Technician, QC Technician - Career progression within the company to move into different areas of the business
Full-time permanent job opportunity
Good holiday package
Company bonuses

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING AGENCY LTD

Michelle McCutcheon

michelle@the-ata.co.uk

+447990002071

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000321164.

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