Laboratory Technician Apprentice

Introduction

Join the Hexcel team around the globe and become a part of the “strength within” as a R&D Technician. Do you have an eye for detail? Are you looking for role with great training/career prospects? If you have just left college with a qualification in Chemistry or materials/polymer science, then this could be the role for you!

About the Employer

From Roger Steele’s post-war laboratory in the basement of a suburban home to the production of the lunar struts of the Apollo 11 lunar landing module, Hexcel has been synonymous with innovation throughout its history. Hexcel was ready when the defence aerospace industry needed strong lightweight materials following World War II, and our company remains a leader in delivering innovative advanced composite solutions to our customers.

What You'll Do

With full training you will be responsible for:

• R&D laboratory duties including preparing and evaluating composite materials
• Formulating and mixing resins and other chemicals, producing films and “prepreg” materials, curing laminates and performing a range of thermal analytical and mechanical tests
• Participating in research or new product development projects
• Planning the technical aspects of the work with guidance from their supervisor and to provide technical observations, interpretation of results and to provide and execute experimental ideas based on technical inferences
• Developing expertise and developing a level of background understanding on technically relevant methodologies

Training Outcome

Potential progression into a full-time technician role, with longer-term development along a technical career pathway aligned to Hexcel’s grading structure and business needs.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - x 5 including Maths, English and Science - C/4 or above
• Essential - A Level - Science - C or above

Course Information

Course: Laboratory technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 8:30am - 4.45pm Monday to Friday

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED