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Laboratory Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - ACE Consultants

Department: Testing and Inspection

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: Bristol

Compensation: £16,770 - £22,308 / year

Description

Location: Bristol

Working for ACE Consultants
 
At Asbestos Consultants Europe Ltd, we're at the forefront of the UK's leading Asbestos Consultancies. We're excited to offer a unique opportunity for you to become a Laboratory Technician Apprentice. At ACE, not only are we fully committed to helping you reach your full potential, but we also understand the importance of incentives, this is why we offer a competitive apprentice salary, with fantastic benefits! So, join our team and embark on a journey of growth, hands-on learning, and professional development!

The Package

• Starting salary of £16,770 - £22,308 (National Living Wage)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increases with service)
• Workings hours are 37.5 hours per week
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and adoption pay
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Regular training and CPD opportunities

What will I be doing as an apprentice?

As a Laboratory Technician Apprentice, you'll be participating in training for bulk analysis to detect asbestos in customer samples, preparing for a BOHS P401 qualification in Asbestos Identification in Bulk Materials.

Alongside this, you'll also be supporting with all laboratory activities, such as booking in and preparing samples for analysis, maintaining and calibrating equipment,  inventory/stock management, and general laboratory housekeeping. You'll collaborate closely with the lab supervisor and technical team to ensure the lab is always running smoothly and efficiently!

For full details of the role, you can view the job spec in the document attached in the side panel.

About You
To succeed in this apprenticeship, you’ll need bags of enthusiasm, be a fantastic collaborator and be hungry to learn!

Attention to detail and organisation skills are key to this role, along with time management and communication. 

We're looking for those with a passion for science, and the motivation and commitment to train and learn on the job! 

Even if this doesn’t sound quite like you, but you still think you could do a great job in the role, get in touch. We’re always open to wildcards.      

**Due to the nature of the role in bulk analysis, we do require applicants to have good colour vision (with or without glasses!)

What could the future look like?

When you join ACE Consultants, the possibilities for your success are limitless. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full-time position within the company at the conclusion of your apprenticeship.

Through practical training on the job, you will acquire new skills and gain the competence and responsibility required for laboratory testing. This apprenticeship program serves as a stepping stone towards a rewarding career in laboratory testing, with the added opportunity for the apprentice to become a registered Science technician (RSci Tech).

This program unlocks a multitude of career paths, granting you access to diverse organisations across various sectors. Whether it's the chemical and pharmaceutical industries (primary and secondary), biotechnology companies, nuclear enterprises, analytical science services, or educational institutions, the doors are wide open.
This apprenticeship can also help pave the way for further educational and professional advancement. You may choose to pursue higher-level qualifications through one of our Degree Apprenticeships such as Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Materials Science.
Rest assured, your hard work and determination will not go unnoticed!

Your Background

ExperienceWhilst previous experience is great, we at Tiro are always open to wildcards. We’re not just interested in experience and qualifications; we’re looking for someone with the right attitude and aptitude to fit right in at ACE Consultants.
QualificationsIt’s about enthusiasm, not school results. In our experience the most successful apprentices are those who are driven to find out more about the sector, can be up front about what they do and don’t already know, are considerate, self-reflective, and impatient to learn the job role!

So how does the apprenticeship work?

At Tiro we’re obsessed with changing lives through science and technology apprenticeships so we can’t wait to have you on board.

Over 21 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on ‘off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship. You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at ACE Consultants who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career.

Being an apprentice is hands-on, so you’ll get the chance to learn things you might otherwise not have experienced in a university or college environment.

The best part? You’ll be earning a salary while you gain your qualifications, meaning no huge student loans to pay back at the end of the programme!

Want to know more. Check out the apprenticeship standards here.


Eligibility  While we never want to hinder your job application process with obstacles, there are some minimum requirements you’ll need to meet in order to do an apprenticeship, these are rules set by the UK Government. You’ll need to be over 16, not in full time education, have lived in the UK for 3 years and have the right to work in the UK. If you don’t quite meet these minimum requirements yet, let us know you’re interested here and we’ll get in touch to discuss this further with you. 
 

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