Apprentice QC Technician

FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC

Staffordshire (ST1 5HU)

Closes in 16 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 March 2026

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Summary

The role of the Apprentice QC Technician ensures that the quality of the products manufactured for our customers is of the highest standard and involves close collaboration with our Production Department. 

Wage

£15,470 a year

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Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (35 hours per week).

35 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 April 2026

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

  • Laboratory analysis using a full range of test methods on samples for the production process, including manufactured products, filling, flushing and bulk samples. 
  • Advising on required formulation adjustments for non-conforming products.
  • Release/approval of raw materials and products
  • Advising adjustments required to improve first-time pass rates.
  • Product rework (sampling, testing and deciding if the product is usable to be re-blended.
  • Control of bulk raw material intake
  • Operation of PCS7 Siemens manufacturing system
  • Follow 5s, Kaizen and JIT practices and procedures
  • When required assistance for the production and R&D Department.

Where you'll work

New Century Street
Hanley
Stoke On Trent
Staffordshire
ST1 5HU

Training

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

Training provider

CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED

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

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

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
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

FUCHS is the world’s largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, covering almost every industry and application. Our products and solutions keep the world moving even though they are not always visible. What matters is that each of our over 6,000 employees in over 50 countries is visible – their entrepreneurial spirit, ideas, and skills are the foundation of our global business. Come be seen at FUCHS by joining us as an apprentice.

https://www.fuchs.com/uk/en/company/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Holiday Entitlement above Statutory.
  • Pension Scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Training opportunities for personal development
  • Discounted private medical cover
  • Free Parking

After this apprenticeship

QC Technician.

QC Chemist.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC

Winona Amice Newman

winona.newman@fuchs.com

01782203742

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021191.

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Closes in 16 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)