Lab Tech Apprentice

THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Exeter (EX5 7EE)

Closes in 30 days (Thursday 12 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 October 2026

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Summary

This is an opportunity to develop practical laboratory skills while supporting teachers in delivering engaging science lessons. Working alongside experienced technicians, you will learn how to prepare laboratory equipment and materials, maintain a safe working environment.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Under 19: £8.00 per hour throughout the apprenticeship. 
Aged 19 or over in the first year: £8.00 per hour. 
Aged 19 or over after the first year: the normal minimum wage for the apprentice's age. 
Ages 18 to 20: £10.85 per hour. 
Ages 21 and over: £12.71 per hour. 

Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 13 November 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

Key Responsibilities 

  • Prepare laboratory equipment, materials and solutions for science lessons and practical demonstrations.
  • Set up experiments and ensure apparatus is clean, safe and functioning correctly. 
  • Support the organisation, maintenance and restocking of laboratory equipment and resources. 
  • Clean laboratory benches, sinks and equipment, ensuring laboratories are ready for subsequent lessons. 
  • Assist with the safe storage, handling and disposal of chemicals and other laboratory materials, following school procedures. 
  • Carry out basic maintenance and report faulty or damaged equipment to senior technicians. 
  • Support the care and maintenance of plants and animals where required. 
  • Work collaboratively with science teachers and technicians to support the delivery of the science curriculum. 
  • Follow health and safety procedures and help maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment. 
  • Complete apprenticeship training and apply newly developed knowledge and skills within the workplace. 
  • Undertake other reasonable duties to support the effective running of the Science Department. 

Where you'll work

Cranbrook Education Campus Tillhouse Road
Cranbrook
Exeter
EX5 7EE

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

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Maths (grade 4/C or above)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Science (grade Pass)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working

About this employer

The Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust in Devon, England, established in 2013. It brings together schools across Exeter, Plymouth, Crediton and East Devon, with a focus on improving education, supporting local communities and helping every child succeed.

After this apprenticeship

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

Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE S&A TRANSFORM GROUP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058605.

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Closes in 30 days (Thursday 12 November 2026 at 11:59pm)