Laboratory Technician Apprentice

Introduction

Are you interested in a career in science? Would you like a permanent job now, not the hope of one sometime in the future? Join us as a Laboratory Technician Apprentice and you can be a part of the ambitious team that brings Avara Foods to life, whilst gaining a level 3 qualification!

About the Employer

You might not have heard of us but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. We are one of the UK's biggest food businesses, supplying great tasting chicken and turkey to some of the biggest supermarkets and restaurants in the country. It’s not what we do that sets us apart. It’s how we do it. Most importantly, it’s our team of dedicated colleagues that make it all possible. Our workforce is a melting pot of skills and expertise, with colleagues from the UK, Europe and beyond. We are proud to be a diverse, inclusive company where people oversee every part of a production process that stretches from farms and feed mills all the way to the customer’s door. We work with integrity, accepting no less than the highest standards in all that we do. That’s why our customers trust us (and have done for the past 60 years).

What You'll Do

Purpose of the role:

You’ll be a member of our Laboratory team from day 1, gaining experience in the various departments within the lab, whilst simultaneously, completing a two-year programme. You will gain a Level 3 BTEC in Applied Science and have a permanent role of Laboratory Technician at the end of the programme. 

What’s in it for you?

As a valued member of our Laboratory Team, you can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following: an excellent pension scheme and private health care. There’s a range of other benefits to help you make valuable tax and national insurance savings too.

Weekly Online Tutorials - Virtual classrooms to assist you as you gain your qualification.

A Vocational Skills Coach (VSC) to visit and/or assist you once every eight weeks.

If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today!

Some of your daily duties will include:

• Undertaking routine laboratory work in the microbiology and chemistry labs, performing analysis to CLAS, TLAS and UKAS/DEFRA standards
• Producing, analysing and interpreting data including the application of statistical techniques
• Using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in accordance with the procedures
• Communicating scientific information effectively
• Appropriately using scientific methods to identify the causes of problems and produce solutions
• Complying with food safety and HSE guidelines
• Co-operating in the continuous improvement of quality, safety and productivity standards
• Meeting housekeeping and hygiene standards individually and as part of a team
• Referring to the written methods when carrying out tasks to ensure accreditation compliance
• Carrying out instructions as given to you by management

Training Outcome

• Upon successful completion and attainment of the full qualifications, progression into a full-time role as a Laboratory Technician with further career progression opportunities beyond that within the laboratory and the business

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
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths, English and Science - C/4 or above

Course Information

Course: Laboratory technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Health and science

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED