Labratory Technician Apprenticeship

DENTAL EXCELLENCE STUDIO

140 Speke Road (L19 2RF)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 29 May 2026)

Posted on 29 April 2026

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Summary

We’re looking for a motivated, hands‑on individual to join our dental laboratory team as a Dental Laboratory Apprentice. This is a fantastic entry route into dental technology a career combining craftsmanship, science and digital design to create high‑quality dental appliances that improve patients’ lives.

• 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: Monday - Friday. Full time. Times to be confirmed.

  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

About the role

As a Dental Lab Apprentice, you will learn how to create and finish dental appliances used by patients every day. You’ll work alongside experienced technicians and gain practical, industry‑recognised skills in a professional laboratory environment.

Key duties include:

• Assisting with the preparation of dental models and casts
• Trimming, shaping and polishing dental appliances
• Supporting the production of crowns, bridges, dentures and orthodontic appliances
• Learning to follow dental prescriptions and technical instructions
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure accuracy and finish
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and health & safety
• Developing skills in modern dental technology (including digital techniques where applicable)

What we’re looking for:

• A strong interest in healthcare, science, design or hands‑on work
• Good attention to detail and manual dexterity
• Willingness to learn and take instruction
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well as part of a team
• Basic IT skills
• GCSEs (or predicted/equivalent grades) in Maths and English are preferred but not essential

Apprenticeship details:

• You will complete a recognised Dental Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship alongside your role
• Full training and support provided
• No previous dental experience required

Why join us?

• Earn while you learn a specialised and in‑demand skill
• Clear progression opportunities once qualified
• Supportive lab environment with hands‑on training 

Where you'll work

Unit 17 The Matchworks,
140 Speke Road
L19 2RF

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

Science dental

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 VAC2000029111.

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Closes in 30 days (Friday 29 May 2026)

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