Quality Control Laboratory Technician Apprentice

Summary

Sicut are looking for a motivated individual who will join their business as a Quality Control Laboratory Technician Apprentice. Successful candidates will work towards a level 3 laboratory apprenticeship standard.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Laboratory technician (level 3)

Hours

Normal daily hours of work are 08:00 to 17:00 with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break each day.

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 10 July 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

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

To ensure that the raw materials delivered to site fully meet the company Quality standards by following an incoming testing and pass off procedure ensuring products are approved and passed into stock in a timely manner through the company computer system
Follow and maintain the Standard Operating Procedures for all process employed within the Incoming Quality Testing System.
To support the Manufacturing Quality function, carrying out process audits, product compliance testing and Final dispatch Quality sign off
Ensure the Quality process / functional areas and laboratory testing equipment being used are fully maintained in-line with ISO accredited standards
Reports Quality performance utilising reports, visual standards uploading data onto the company systems

Where you'll work

Sicut Enterprises Ltd. UK Manufacturing Facility
Snowdon Road
Middlesbrough
TS2 1DY

Training

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

College or training organisation

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

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

Training will take place at Middlesbrough College.
One day a week day release

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Math (grade 4)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Self-starter
Manual dexterity
Excellent computer skills
Ability to work safely
Reliable

Other requirements

Please apply early to avoid disappointment, as this role may close early if sufficient application are received.

About this company

Sicut Enterprises is a company that manufactures and supplies sustainable infrastructure products, primarily focusing on composite railway sleepers and bearers made from recycled plastic. They are known for their Network Rail-approved products and are actively involved in developing custom solutions for various track applications, including plain line, tunnels, bridges, and more. Sicut's products are designed to be sustainable, recyclable, and offer a longer lifespan than traditional materials like wood.

https://sicut.co.uk/portfolio-category/mainline/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential for progression onto a full time role, depending on performance on the apprenticeship. Potential to work in other countries where the business has sites once qualified.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

Nicole James

nicole.james@northernskills.co.uk

01642333581

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324518.

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Closes in 25 days (Thursday 3 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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