QA Laboratory Technician Apprentice
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Company: Bostik Limited
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Location: Stafford, ST16 3EH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Between £14,560.00 and £23,132.20 per year
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Sector: Business, Administration, Finance and Law
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Ref: VAC-00321
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Application Deadline Date: 08/07/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, working hours TBC 35 hours a week
Brief Description
This apprenticeship provides a structured pathway to becoming a fully qualified Quality Practitioner after completion of the Level 4 Quality Practitioner Apprenticeship offering hands-on experience within a busy Quality Assurance (QA) laboratory and exposure to a wide range of products and testing requirements.
Qualifications Required
Essential qualifications: GCSE in English (grade 4) and Maths (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications: GCSE in Chemistry (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Personal Qualities
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Skills Required
Communication skills
IT skills
Number skills
Team working
Future Prospects
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. An opportunity to join the company
Vacancy Detail
Key Objectives:
Gain the knowledge and practical skills required to complete the
Quality Practitioner apprenticeship
Develop strong teamwork and communication skills
Support quality and compliance activities across the site
Main Responsibilities Quality & Testing:
Carry out performance testing on products to meet customer, certification and regulatory standards
Support in-process and quality control testing activities
Perform raw material testing in line with site protocols
Complete hygiene sampling and laboratory equipment calibrations
Compliance & Documentation:
Assist the Quality Officer with product certification and compliance work
Generate Certificates of Conformity and Certificates of Analysis
Quarantine and release products in accordance with site procedures
Collect and correctly store retain samples
Quality Improvement & Support:
Identify and report non-conformances or production deviations.
Support customer complaint investigations
Contribute to quality improvement projects and data analysis using statistical process control
Assist with internal audits, PFMEA, MSA and SPC studies following appropriate training
Safety & Standards:
Adhere to Bostik’s health and safety practices at all times
Ensure equipment is calibrated and accurate to maintain reliable measurement systems
Respond to internal and external customer requests promptly
Working Environment:
A large and diverse manufacturing site producing various adhesive technologies to high standards of quality, safety and sustainability
A collaborative team focused on delivering products that meet customer expectations reliably and consistently
Essential:
GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English, maths and Science (Chemistry desirable)
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Confident written and verbal communication skills
Competent in Microsoft applications