Lab Tech Apprentice

SARIA LIMITED

Nottingham (NG14 5HJ)

Closes on Tuesday 1 September 2026

Posted on 13 July 2026

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Summary

Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to gain practical experience alongside further learning, this role will provide a solid foundation in laboratory science and analytical techniques, with full training and support provided.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 2 September 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

Responsibilities:

  • As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience
  • You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff

What you’ll do at work:

  • Carrying out routine wet chemistry testing on various samples
  • Learning and maintaining traditional lab techniques, as well as how to operate modern automated equipment
  • Helping to keep the lab running smoothly with general housekeeping and stock monitoring
  • Recording and interpreting test results, and supporting the team in flagging anything out of the ordinary
  • Performing quality checks on equipment and procedures, keeping accurate records in line with industry standards
  • Following set processes with attention to detail and accuracy

Qualifications:

  • Have GCSEs (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a related science subject
  • Be curious about how things work and enjoy problem-solving
  • Have a strong awareness of health and safety in the workplace
  • Be confident using computers, including tools like Microsoft Word and Excel (and willing to learn others like LIMS)
  • Communicate clearly and work well both on your own and in a team
  • Be motivated, organised, and ready to take on new challenges

Where you'll work

Stoke Lane
Stoke Bardolph
Nottingham
NG14 5HJ

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
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Requirements

Essential 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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Patience

Other requirements

  • A Level Science 
  • GCSE Science

About this employer

SARIA UK is one of the UK's leading companies in sustainable recycling and manufacturing. It specialises in collecting and processing food waste and animal by-products, turning materials that would otherwise go to waste into valuable products such as renewable energy, biofuels, fertilisers, pet food ingredients and products for the food industry.

After this apprenticeship

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

  • Any career progression routes will be discussed 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 VAC2000042021.

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Closes on Tuesday 1 September 2026