Apprentice Laboratory Technician (Paint & Coatings Formulation)
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Company: JAYTEES LTD
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Location: Alcester, B49 6ET
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £17,000.00 per year
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000049349
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Application Deadline Date: 04/09/2026
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Start Date: 21/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday (18-24 months depending on if BTEC is required)
Brief Description
Are you scientifically curious, practical and interested in how things are made? Join our team as an Apprentice Lab Technician. Working alongside experienced chemists, you will earn while you learn towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship, gaining hands on experience formulating, testing and developing paints and coatings.
Training to be Provided
You will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship with an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' training provider, CSR Scientific Training, which will include:
- Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Laboratory Technician
- On-the-job competency training
- Theoretical knowledge - BTEC Level 3 Applied Science (if required)
The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week with some face-to-face practical sessions/exams in Birmingham (if BTEC is included).
Upon successful completion, apprentices can apply for professional registration as a Registered Science Technician, RSciTech, with either the Institute of Physics, Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology.
Future Prospects
Upon successful completion, there may be the opportunity to progress into a full-time position.
Vacancy Detail
Key Responsibilities:
- Formulation: Assist senior chemists in weighing, mixing, and formulating new paint batches and raw materials (pigments, resins, and additives)
- Quality Testing: Carry out viscosity, gloss, colour matching, and durability tests using specialised laboratory equipment
- Data Recording: Accurately record data, analyse your results, and maintain detailed documentation
- Safety & Compliance: Maintain a clean, COSHH-compliant laboratory environment and adhere strictly to health and safety standards
- Apprenticeship Studies: Complete all required coursework, attend training sessions, and actively apply your academic learning to the workplace
Other Information
- To give yourself the best chance, please ensure your application is genuine and written in your own words. Applications created solely with AI tools may not be accepted
- You must have been a UK resident for a minimum of 3-years to be eligible for this position
- If you already hold a BSc or MSc in a closely related field, you will be ineligible for apprenticeship funding