Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship - The Millboard Company Limited

Cogent Ssc Limited

Coventry (CV8 3EJ)

Closes in 8 days (Thursday 26 March 2026)

Posted on 16 March 2026

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Summary

Support Millboard’s laboratory with testing raw materials and products, helping ensure quality, compliance and supporting product development while gaining a Level 3 Lab Technician qualification.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Salary - £18-25k per annum

Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm (subject to change depending on business needs) 30 minute lunch break and 2 further 15 minute paid breaks.

35 hours a week

Start date

Friday 1 May 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

  • Conduct sampling and basic physical/chemical tests on incoming raw materials; record results and escalate non‑conformances
  • Perform in‑process and final inspection checks on moulded boards/cladding as directed by Quality Technicians/Engineers
  • Prepare, label, and log test panels for external fire classification programmes (e.g., SBI), coordinating with partners
  • Support NPD trials: weigh/mix small batches, de‑gas where required, and capture trial data to aid repeatability and right‑first‑time outcomes
  • Maintain laboratory housekeeping (5S), consumables stock, and waste‑segregation procedures; contribute to safe working practices and near‑miss reporting
  • Assist with routine equipment checks and calibration scheduling, ensuring records are complete and auditable
  • Update Excel trackers; produce clear, concise test summaries and management reviews
  • Follow SOPs and Work Instructions; participate in continuous improvement and ISO audit readiness activities

Where you'll work

Ryton Lodge Farm
Oxford Road, Ryton On Dunsmore
Coventry
CV8 3EJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

COGENT SSC 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

Qualification being delivered:

Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Standard – Level 3

This is the standard that aligns with:

  • Practical laboratory skills (sampling, testing, equipment checks)
  • Understanding and following SOPs, H&S requirements, and ISO‑aligned processes
  • Supporting materials testing, quality activities, and NPD work
    Developing technical competence in a scientific laboratory environment

Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

Training Provider: Cogent Skills

Delivery model: Training delivered onsite at the training provider and practical skills development onsite at Millboard (Ryton)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

minimum 5 including maths, English and science (grade Grade C / 4 or above)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready. We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.

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Company benefits

  • Holiday-30 Days inc bank
  • Pension-Ee 5%,Er 5%
  • Private Medical Insurance
    Enhanced
  • Maternity/Paternity Pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Onsite parking
  • Employee Recognition/Award

After this apprenticeship

Once you have completed the Lab Technician Apprenticeship, this could make you eligible to apply for Lab Scientist apprenticeships in the future. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Cogent Ssc Limited

Caroline Lees

caroline.lees@cogentskills.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021207.

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Closes in 8 days (Thursday 26 March 2026)

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