Labratory Technician Apprenticeship

TESTRONIX LTD

Central Kingmoor Park Road (CA6 4SD)

Closes in 29 days (Friday 22 May 2026)

Posted on 23 April 2026

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Summary

CA6 4SD - To support the laboratory team by performing routine testing, data management, and laboratory maintenance, gaining a Level 3 Laboratory Technician qualification through a structured apprenticeship.

• Wage:

  £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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• Training course: Laboratory technician (level 3)
• Hours: 08:00 - 16:30, working days TBC

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 1 June 2026

• Duration:

  1 year

• 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

Construction Materials Testing Laboratory (Carlisle).

Core Lab Duties:

• Assist with sample preparation (drying, splitting, sieving)
• Carry out basic tests under supervision (sieve analysis, moisture content, bulk density)
• Record test results in lab sheets or digital systems
• Label and log incoming samples

Equipment & Setup:

• Set up test equipment (balances, ovens, shakers)
• Clean and maintain sieves, moulds, and containers
• Check equipment is safe and operational

Assist with basic calibration checks:

• Material-Specific Tasks
• Aggregates: washing, drying, sieve analysis
• Asphalt: sample prep, assist with binder tests
• Concrete: cube making, curing, compressive testing
• Soils: moisture tests, particle size, sample prep

Documentation & Quality:

• Complete test records and worksheets
• Follow standard test methods (BS/EN/ASTM)
• Learn quality procedures (ISO 17025 awareness)
• Report irregularities or damaged samples

Health & Safety:

• Follow all lab safety procedures
• Wear appropriate PPE
• Handle hot materials safely
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace

General Support Duties:

• Assist with sample collection or deliveries
• Organise storage and retained samples
• Dispose of waste correctly
• Support senior technicians

Development Duties:

• Learn relevant test standards and procedures
• Work towards independent testing
• Understand and interpret results
• Assist in troubleshooting test issues

Where you'll work

Testronix Ltd Unit R3,
Central Kingmoor Park Road
CA6 4SD

Training

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

Training provider

I & F 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

Laboratory Technician Level 3.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (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

• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Customer care skills
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Organisation skills
• Patience
• Team working

About this employer

Our reputation is built on our commitment to prompt professional, personal service and attention to detail, which is reflected in the services we offer and the time we take to get to know our clientele and how to best service their needs.

After this apprenticeship

Because of the technical experience you will gain from working in a laboratory, you will gain skills which many graduates have yet to develop. If you have practical ability, ability to solve problems and good communication skills there are opportunities for progression towards higher qualifications.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

I & F LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028041.

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Closes in 29 days (Friday 22 May 2026)

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