Apprentice Laboratory Technician
Olam Food Ingredients (Ofi)
Goole (DN14 6ES)
Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 September 2026
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Summary
Ofi are looking for an Apprentice Lab Tech to be based at their Goole site. This is an exciting opportunity for those interested in a career in science. During the apprenticeship the successful applicant will receive practical and theoretical training in Laboratory techniques which will fully equip them for their future career.
- Wage
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£17,004 a year
- Training course
- Laboratory technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday - 08:30 - 16:30 with 30 mins paid lunch break.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 5 October 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
You will be working alongside a mentor in a small team and assist with the safe, efficient, and reliable laboratory operation.
The Apprentice Laboratory Technician will work within the Technical team to support the day to day laboratory operations through equipment maintenance, equipment calibration, routine testing, sample preparation and sample management. This is to be completed within a certified Laboratory, requiring safe, timely task completion with a high standard of house keeping.
You will develop technical knowledge of scientific methods and techniques to accurately document and support the laboratory tests and tasks.
You will learn to follow risk assessments, work safely in a laboratory, follow procedures, perform tasks, use specified instrumentation and laboratory equipment, record accurate data, interpret results, and understand the legal requirements for your industry, i.e., HASWA, COSHH, DSEAR.
Our goal is to work with you, developing your lab skills and knowledge, so that you become competent in laboratory housekeeping, analytical support tasks and sample analysis. This may also be extended to test methods and in operating key pieces of equipment.
Responsibilities may include:
· Sample Management
· Preparing samples
· Inspection and testing
· Reporting deviations
· Analysis of results
· Perform calibrations
· Maintenance of equipment
· Housekeeping, such as cleaning
· Stock control
· Following set procedures
· Document management
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for proactively finding solutions to problems and identifying areas for improving the business. Laboratory Technicians are expected to work both individually and as part of a team, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of their work. You must work safely, to legislation and codes of practice, and follow quality procedures to meet the quality standards relevant to your work.
In addition to technical competence, you’ll also learn the importance of effective communication with different stakeholders. The programme aims to instil strong values of teamwork, time management and commitment to professional development.
Once you have applied for this vacancy AEA will contact you to organise an interview, if your application meets the required criteria. We will contact you using the details you provide us with in your application and would ask if you would regularly check and reply asap so that you do not miss this opportunity. *New applicants who meet the entry requirements of the role will be contacted by the Apprentice Employment Agency team to discuss your application and the apprenticeship in further detail. Please ensure you provide up to date contact details and check your junk in case of redirected emails. Failure to respond to communications will result in your application being withdrawn.
Where you'll work
Britannia Way, Glews Hollow
Goole
DN14 6ES
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TIRO TRAINING LTD
Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
At Tiro we’re obsessed with changing lives through science and technology apprenticeships so we can’t wait to have you on board.
Over 24 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on ‘off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments. The apprenticeship programme will be delivered remotely/ in the workplace - theory sessions delivered by the training provider on-line, the apprentice will undertake tasks/roles within the workplace to demonstrate skills, knowledge, and behaviours. This will be supported by an experienced mentor/supervisor/line manager.
You will also be supported by a dedicated learning coach/assessor who will guide and mentor you throughout your apprenticeship.
You will undertake the Level 3 Laboratory Technician programme, this consists of:
· Work safely in a laboratory, maintaining excellent housekeeping whilst following appropriate safety, environment, and risk management systems.
· Follow quality procedures to meet the requirements of quality standards relevant to the workplace.
· Prepare laboratory tasks using the appropriate scientific techniques, procedures, and methods.
· Perform laboratory tasks following specified methodologies, such as Standard Operating Procedures.
· Use of specified instrumentation and laboratory equipment, including calibration where required.
· Produce reliable, accurate data and keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results.
· Analyse, interpret and evaluate data and identify results requiring further investigation seeking advice of senior colleagues as appropriate.
· Communicate scientific information appropriately, including the use of laboratory information management systems, either digital or paper based.
· Apply scientific techniques for data presentation, e.g., statistics.
· Recognise problems and apply appropriate scientific methods to identify causes and achieve solutions.
· Participate in continuous business performance improvement.
· Successful achievement of the end-point assessment will lead to final certification of the apprenticeship.
· Added value includes once qualified you’ll be eligible to join the Register of Science Technicians (RSciTech).
More training information
The best part? You’ll be earning a salary while you gain your qualifications, meaning no huge student loans to pay back at the end of the programme!
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Enthusiastic
- Punctual
Other requirements
Apprentice Employment Agency is acting as a Flexi-Job Apprentice Agency & will engage you for the duration of the apprenticeship & pay your salary. You should be aware that the company/business named in this vacancy is a host employer & you will not be employed by them. Your application may be shared with training providers & employers.
About this employer
Ofi, is a leading global supplier of high-quality food and beverage ingredients and solutions across a wide range of categories.
Originally part of Olam Group (OGL), Olam Food Ingredients became a distinct entity in January 2020, reborn as ofi. Olam Agri and Olam Group continue to operate separately.
Sourcing from 2.8 million farmers, they form partnerships at every step of the supply chain driving sustainable practices. Their global network ensures they can provide reliable supply at scale. And with more than 120 manufacturing facilities and 19 innovation centers around the globe, their ingredients and food and beverage solutions deliver for leading brands.
With a focus on having a positive impact on the world and the traceability to ensure it, they always make it real.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
On completion of the apprenticeship, successful candidates could secure a role in a successful, dynamic company.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Olam Food Ingredients (Ofi)
Jan Crabb
jan.crabb@apprentice-employment.co.uk
07747562961
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000052572.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 11:59pm)