Technical Laboratory Manager Apprentice (Level 6) - Advanced Coated Products Ltd
Advanced Coated Products
CHELTENHAM (GL51 8NH)
Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 19 August 2025)
Posted on 6 August 2025
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Summary
There’s no limit to what you can achieve while working with ACP. Their team is at the heart of what they do, and they are looking for someone who wants to play a key part in that. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full-time position with the business at the end of your apprenticeship, with a clear path into management.
- Wage
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£19,000 a year
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Starting salary: £19,000 - £24,000 per annum (dependent on age and experience)
- Training course
- Materials science technologist (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm. Friday, 8.30am - 3.00pm.
35 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 8 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
In this role, you will develop the skills and experience needed to ultimately succeed the current Technical Manager upon their retirement in 2026/2027. Your responsibilities will expand over time, in line with agreed development milestones, to include:
- Assisting with the creation and management of product specifications, design and costing
- Supporting machine capability assessments and engaging with customers and suppliers
- Researching potential new suppliers and materials and assisting in trial planning and project management activities
- Learning and applying test methods and laboratory testing procedures
- Supporting and, in time, overseeing day-to-day laboratory testing activities
- Supporting quality assurance processes, including incoming material inspections and certificates of conformity/analysis
- Assisting with defect investigations (both internal and external), including 8D investigations and liaising with suppliers and external laboratory service partners
- Learning to manage quarantine and reject areas, and assessing re-work processes
- Assisting with budgeting, reporting and eventually, the management of ISO9001:2015 compliance
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and the management of accreditations and certifications
- Helping to maintain and update product databases within factory systems
- Participating in management team activities and engaging in cross-training and multi-skilling as required within a small, collaborative team
Where you'll work
THE VINEYARDS
GLOUCESTER ROAD
CHELTENHAM
GL51 8NH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TIRO TRAINING LTD
Training course
Materials science technologist (degree) (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Utilise cognitive and practical skills in conjunction with adaptability and versatility in technical support both in-house and to clients to improve manufacturing processes, problem solving, innovation, and scale up formulations.
- Determine and use industry standard and emerging digital technologies and data analysis tools to complete work activities and address problems that are ill defined or involve numerous interacting factors.
- Critically evaluate actions, methodologies, and results and their implications in analysing materials against parameters in product specifications.
- Conduct and interpret failure analysis of engineering components using relevant methodologies and systems such as but not limited to, for example, microscopy, macroscopy, and chemical analysis.
- Write clear and succinct technical and analytical reports.
- Research, adapt and test new technologies through materials characterisation feedback.
- Interpret, develop and implement UK and international materials standards, procedures and specifications across a range of operations and contexts.
- Maintain a working knowledge of a range of project management and financial management techniques to complete projects relevant to their discipline.
- Utilise emotional intelligence and identify a range of supervisory, management, and leadership skills in developing the ability to mentor, direct or lead teams or individuals.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders using the appropriate language register both verbally and in writing.
- Utilise cognitive and practical skills in conjunction with adaptability and versatility in technical support both in-house and to clients to improve manufacturing processes, problem solving, innovation, and scale up formulations.
- Determine and use industry standard and emerging digital technologies and data analysis tools to complete work activities and address problems that are ill defined or involve numerous interacting factors.
- Critically evaluate actions, methodologies, and results and their implications in analysing materials against parameters in product specifications.
- Conduct and interpret failure analysis of engineering components using relevant methodologies and systems such as but not limited to, for example, microscopy, macroscopy, and chemical analysis.
- Write clear and succinct technical and analytical reports.
- Research, adapt and test new technologies through materials characterisation feedback.
- Interpret, develop and implement UK and international materials standards, procedures and specifications across a range of operations and contexts.
- Maintain a working knowledge of a range of project management and financial management techniques to complete projects relevant to their discipline.
- Utilise emotional intelligence and identify a range of supervisory, management, and leadership skills in developing the ability to mentor, direct or lead teams or individuals.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders using the appropriate language register both verbally and in writing.
Training schedule
Over 36 months, you will develop your knowledge and skills in your chosen field to become a leader pushing development, knowledge generation and innovation.
You will be provided with 6 hours per week by your employer to conduct learning and training during working hours. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments.
You’ll be trained by a team of expert tutors from Tiro as well as an experienced workplace mentor at ACP who, together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
A Level in:
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 / C)
- Maths (grade 4 / C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
About this employer
Advanced Coated Products Limited (ACP) is the UK's leading independent supplier of specialised coated films. Our market and product know-how is gained from over 80 years of experience in coating film, resulting in providing innovative release liners to the UK, Europe and worldwide. Release liners are the invisible enablers behind the manufacture of a wide range of products across a myriad of markets and industries: for ACP, our main sectors are in the medical, industrial and pressure-sensitive tapes fields.
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Company benefits
Annual leave Pension Regular training and CPD opportunities
After this apprenticeship
There’s no limit to what you can achieve while working with ACP. Their team is at the heart of what they do, and they are looking for someone who wants to play a key part in that long term. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full-time position with the business at the end of your apprenticeship, with a clear progression path into management.
Through practical ‘on-the-job’ training you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills to provide competency and responsibility in carrying out testing and to help develop your career. There is a growing demand for skilled professionals who can ensure the quality and reliability of materials used in various sectors!
This apprenticeship program serves as a stepping stone towards a rewarding career in Materials, with the added opportunity to become a registered Technician (RSci Tech) and paves the way for further professional development into management positions such as more specialised roles or progress into leadership positions.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TIRO TRAINING LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335772.
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Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 19 August 2025)
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