Laboratory Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - TARRC

Department: Materials Science

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: Hertford

Compensation: £19,000 / year

Description

Location: Hertford SG13 8NL

Working for TARRC

Rubber Consultants is the consultancy unit of TARRC (Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre), one of the world's leading and most progressive rubber research and development laboratories in the world, situated on the beautiful Brickendonbury Estate.

Rubber Consultants is one of the world's leading independent rubber, polymer and elastomer consulting, testing and R&D laboratories, and have been assisting companies globally since 1984 to improve their businesses by offering world-class elastomer consultancy testing and R&D services.

Over the last thirty-five years, TARRC and Rubber Consultants have established a unique portfolio of in-house services available for the elastomer and polymer industries as well as suppliers to these businesses. They have a global customer base with clients from the tyre, automotive, aerospace, railway, oil & gas, medical & healthcare, pharmaceutical, packaging and the construction sectors. You can read more about all the things they get up to here!

TARRC are now offering the exciting opportunity for an apprenticeship in their Physical Testing laboratory, on a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship.

The Package

Starting salary of £19,000 per year
26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
35 hours per week
Monday to Friday, 7:30AM - 3:00PM
Regular training and CPD opportunities

What will I be doing as an apprentice?

In the Physical Testing lab, you’ll be responsibility for providing a materials testing service for Rubber Consultants – this mean working with manufactured materials and products, to understand how they function and perform under different conditions.

Responsibilities will include:

Prepare and test samples to national and international standards or to client specifications.
Assist in calibration and performance verification testing.
Maintain laboratory records both soft and hard forms of test data and the associated reports.
Prepare test reports from the raw data.
Assist with the preparation of quotes for new business opportunities.
General housekeeping duties about the laboratory

About You

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

Key attributes we are looking for include:

Attention to detail.
Appreciation for accurate and reliable data.
Communication.
Initiative.
Methodical approach to problem-solving.

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.

What could the future look like?

When you join TARRC, 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 manufacturing, construction, engineering, aerospace, automotive, or research and development - there is a growing demand for skilled professionals who can ensure the quality and reliability of materials used in various sectors.

This apprenticeship can also help pave the way for further educational and professional advancement such as our Level 6 Bachelor of Science (BSc) Applied Materials Science Apprenticeship, enabling you to take on more specialised roles or progress into leadership positions.

Rest assured, your hard work and determination will not go unnoticed!

Background

Experience

Whilst 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 TARRC.

Qualifications

It’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 TARRC 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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