Apprentice Laboratory Technician

PERMAROCK PRODUCTS LTD.

LEICS (LE11 5TW)

Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 October 2026

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Summary

This role will support the laboratory and wider technical team in the development, manufacture, testing and quality control of Permarock’s render, insulated render and coating systems. We will provide on-the-job training and experience in laboratory operations, whilst working towards your apprenticeship qualification.

Wage

£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Salary will be reviewed annually and may be increased from time to time at the Employer's discretion

Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 9 November 2026

Duration

2 years 4 months

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

  • Assist with the preparation and testing of raw materials and finished products, including the visual assessment and comparison of colours as part of routine laboratory testing and product quality control
  • Support product development and evaluation of render, insulated render and coating systems
  • Carry out laboratory tests and record results accurately
  • Help maintain consistent product quality and support quality control activities
  • Follow laboratory procedures and health, safety and environmental requirements

Where you'll work

JUBILEE DRIVE
BELTON ROAD TRADING EST
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICS
LE11 5TW

Training

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

Training provider

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

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

  • Attendance to Loughborough College for additional training (support knowledge element) once a month and remotely via teams
  • Attendance to Loughborough College for an Induction Day. (Induction to take place on the last Wednesday of the month that you are enrolled, 9.30am - 3.00pm. Confirmation of date provided upon enrolment)
  • Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer / Assessor
  • On-the-job training
  • Off-the-job training

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 subjects including Maths, English and Science (grade C/4 or equivalent)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and keen to learn and develop their skills through the apprenticeship.

About this employer

PermaRock Products Ltd is a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of external wall insulation and exterior render systems.

https://www.permarock.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Enrolment into company healthcare scheme (Medicash) after successful completion of a 3 month probationary period
  • Enrolment into Company Pension Scheme after successful completion of a 3 month probationary period

After this apprenticeship

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

Opportunity to progress within the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Sophia Cleaver

apprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057408.

Apply now

Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 11:59pm)