Laboratory Apprentice

DUNLOP OIL & MARINE LIMITED

Ne Lincolnshire (DN31 2SY)

Closes in 6 days (Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 September 2026

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Summary

A fantastic opportunity has become available within our Laboratory Department. Reporting to the Laboratory Manager you will be given hands-on experience, work alongside experienced staff and learn new skills, whilst completing a Laboratory Technician Level 3 Qualification.

Wage

£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday through Friday days.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 12 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

  • Incoming materials and overage sampling, testing, labelling and reporting.
  • Testing and reporting of PU hose cover.
  • Moulding and support testing of compounds
  • Sampling, testing and adjustment of P3 fittings wash tanks.
  • Extraction of cords from return hose life assessments
  • Flex Fatigue build, mould, monitor, extract and test.
  • Under supervision and in a timely manner sample, test and label incoming goods and overage materials. Maintain efficient paper and electronic filing.
  • Test and report PU hose covers.
  • Sample, mould and test rubber compounds to the required standard.
  • Sample, test and adjust concentration levels of wash reagents from the P3 fittings tanks.
  • Methodically extract cords from large hose carcass sections taken from returned hoses (manual handling and wearing of extensive PPE required)
  • Methodically build and cure Flex Fatigue blocks. Monitor, extract and test cords.
  • Learn and follow the health and safety requirements in relation to the job. Work in a safe manner at all times and to report incidents.
  • Good housekeeping.

Where you'll work

Moody Lane
Pyewipe
Grimsby
Ne Lincolnshire
DN31 2SY

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)

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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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C)
  • Maths (grade C)
  • Science (grade C)

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
  • Problem solving skills

About this employer

  • Founded in 1955, the Grimsby plant has over 50 years of hose-manufacturing experience
  • Specialising in designing, manufacturing, and supplying hoses for the oil, gas, petrochemical, and dredging industries, both offshore and onshore.

After this apprenticeship

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

Laboratory Technician.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TIRO TRAINING LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055086.

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Closes in 6 days (Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11:59pm)