Apprentice Laboratory Technician

TWI LIMITED

Cambridge (CB21 6AL)

Closes on Friday 24 April 2026

Posted on 13 March 2026

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Summary

TWI is a global company with office locations across the UK and internationally. This role is based at our Head Office site in Cambridge, UK. If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation, teamwork, and openness, this role could be for you.

Wage

£21,500 a year

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday – Friday (Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 16.30pm) (Friday 8.30am – 16.15pm)

36 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

5

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

The Apprentice Laboratory Technician will support the engineering laboratories teams with carrying out routine operational, maintenance, and manufacturing tasks while completing a Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship in the first year of the three-year apprenticeship programme. On your 2nd and 3rd year you will be able to complete your Level 3. 

As an Apprentice Laboratory Technician, you will:

  • Assist with the setup, operation, and maintenance of engineering tools, machinery and equipment
  • Comply with statutory regulations and organisation health and safety requirements including any environmental compliance procedures and systems to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Learn to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions
  • Be trained to operate a variety of engineering machinery and equipment - use hand tools and basic workshop equipment safely and correctly
  • Carry out routine checks, inspections, and simple fault-finding under supervision
  • Prepare materials and equipment for engineering processes, providing technical support including communications software.
  • Develop knowledge of industry standards and certification requirements

Where you'll work

Granta Park, Great Abington
Cambridge
CB21 6AL

Training

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

Training provider

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • The learner will be studying the Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
  • Day release to West Suffolk College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths, English, and Science (grade 4-9)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

  • Workshop, laboratory, engineering environment
  • Use of PPE as required
  • Physical tasks including lifting, standing, and manual handling

About this employer

TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention.

After this apprenticeship

  • Continuous professional development opportunities including professional status e.g. EngTech and/or IEng
  • Career progression through our Technical Support or Specialist Technology Career Pathways
  • Further qualifications - Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering e.g. HNC/HND, Foundation degrees, and BEng

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021056.

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Closes on Friday 24 April 2026

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.