Applications Apprentice

INCOREZ LIMITED

Preston (PR1 1EA)

Closes in 29 days (Thursday 30 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 31 March 2026

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Summary

This will include hands-on work along with relevant training. You will provide hands-on lab support to deliver customer projects.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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We pay more than the UK Real Living Wage for this role.

Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 1 May 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 Work & Technical Support:

  • Assist the applications team with technical training for global distributors and customers
  • Prepare and develop guide formulations using existing products.
  • Produce liquid samples and ensure they meet customer requirements
  • Maintain high standards of lab cleanliness and organisation

Data, Reporting & Quality:

  • Accurately record and interpret experimental results
  • Present data using graphs and simple statistical methods
  • Identify anomalous data and escalate concerns appropriately
  • Complete documentation to the required internal and external standards

Equipment & Safety:

  • Operate laboratory instruments and equipment confidently and safely
  • Report faults, complete calibrations (where required), and follow troubleshooting processes
  • Comply with all safety regulations including HASWA, COSHH, PPE usage, and risk assessments

Continuous Improvement:

  • Follow Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), GMP, GDP and support accreditation activities (ISO, UKAS).
  • Contribute to performance improvement initiatives within the department
  • Use Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Microsoft Office to support tasks

Where you'll work

Sika House
Miller St
Preston
PR1 1EA

Training

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

Training provider

THE S&A TRANSFORM GROUP 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

  • As part of this Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship, you will spend at least 20% of your working hours in training delivered by The S&A Transform Group Ltd
  • Your training plan will be confirmed with your employer and may include on-site or off-site sessions

More training information

During your apprenticeship, you will learn how to:

  • Follow laboratory methodologies to produce reliable, accurate data
  • Apply problem-solving techniques and identify sources of error
  • Manage lab materials and maintain excellent housekeeping
  • Use data analysis tools and scientific software
  • Prepare, run, and record laboratory experiments
  • Work safely, efficiently, and compliantly in a scientific environment

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Team working

Other requirements

Requirements:

Desired Qualifications:

  • GCSE English Language - Grade 4 (or equivalent)
  • GCSE maths - Grade 4 (or equivalent)
  • Other relevant qualifications or experience will also be considered

Skills & Attributes:

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Effective communication skills
  • Good organisation and time‑management
  • Team player with a positive attitude
  • Reliable, proactive, and willing to learn
  • Interest in science, polymers, paints, coatings, or sustainability

Desirable: Previous lab experience:

Other Requirements:

  • GCSE English and maths (or equivalent) are required before completing the apprenticeship

About this employer

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry.

After this apprenticeship

  • To be confirmed

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE S&A TRANSFORM GROUP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023844.

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Closes in 29 days (Thursday 30 April 2026 at 11:59pm)