Laboratory Technician Apprentice

SENSOR COATING SYSTEMS LIMITED

LONDON (RM10 7FN)

Closes on Wednesday 30 September 2026

Posted on 17 August 2026

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Summary

Join Sensor Coating Systems as a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprentice and gain hands-on experience in scientific testing, data analysis, laboratory operations, and advanced temperature mapping technologies while working alongside industry-leading scientists and engineers.

Wage

£17,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Salary is dependent on experience £17000-£18000 per annum

Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:30pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 20 October 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

As a Laboratory Technician Apprentice, you will support scientific projects and laboratory operations while developing valuable technical skills in a cutting-edge science and engineering environment.

You will:

  • Assist with laboratory testing, scientific investigations and experiments.
  • Prepare samples and support heat treatment processes.
  • Carry out wet chemical activities, including paint manufacture.
  • Learn specialist coating techniques used on industrial components.
  • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.
  • Collect, analyse and record scientific data.
  • Support stock control and laboratory organisation using 5S principles.
  • Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
  • Use software including Microsoft Office, LabView and scientific data analysis tools.
  • Assist the technical team with research, development and customer projects.

Where you'll work

THE CUBE LONDONEAST UK
YEWTREE AVENUE
LONDON
RM10 7FN

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

Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning and off-the-job training. You will attend weekly live online training sessions with The S&A Academy, supported by regular 1-to-1 coaching from a dedicated skills coach.

Alongside the formal apprenticeship programme, Sensor Coating Systems will provide extensive hands-on training in laboratory techniques, scientific testing, sample preparation, heat treatment processes, specialist coating applications, data analysis, laboratory equipment calibration, and health and safety procedures.

You will also gain exposure to advanced technologies including optical measurement systems, scientific software, automated data acquisition systems, and research and development projects within the aerospace, automotive, and power generation sectors.

More training information

The apprenticeship is delivered by The S&A Academy through a blended approach of weekly live online sessions and workplace learning. Apprentices will receive ongoing support from a dedicated skills coach, regular progress reviews, and preparation for their end-point assessment throughout the programme.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4-9)
  • Maths (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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

About this employer

Net Zero is the goal! SCS is a growing award-winning company with global reach. It operates at the forefront of temperature mapping in extreme environments. The company serves the most innovative blue-chip organisations across the Power Generation, Automotive and Aerospace sectors. SCS comprises a diverse team of master’s to PhD-level scientists and engineers that welcomes creative, enthusiastic, and ambitious persons; collaborating with leading academics from Cranfield, Cambridge, and Nottingham Universities, and Imperial College. SCS wants to remain at the forefront of temperature mapping innovation to increase engine temperature, increase engine efficiency, and in turn help keep the planet cool!

https://www.sensorcoatings.com/about-scs/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Pension scheme
  • Training on laser diagnostics equipment
  • Coding course on Python (if needed)
  • First aid course
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Flexible working hours
  • Mechanical design software and 3D printing available

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Full time employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE S&A TRANSFORM GROUP LIMITED

Katia Douglas

Hello@sandaacademy.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048015.

Apply now

Closes on Wednesday 30 September 2026