Lab Technician / Inspection Apprentice

  • Company: SPS Technologies Limited
  • Location: Leicester, LE4 9HX
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £17,902.56 per year
  • Sector: Health and science
  • Ref: NAS-2000019226
  • Application Deadline Date: 10/04/2026
  • Start Date: 01/06/2026
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: Monday – Thursday, 8.00am - 4:30pm. Friday, 8.00am - 1.00pm.

Brief Description

SPS Technologies are looking for Level 3 Lab Technician/Inspection Apprentices to join the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a business minded individual who'll have the chance to get involved to support various departments along with the lab and inspection department in a series of different rotations.

Training to be Provided


  • Attendance to Loughborough College for additional training 6 times per year and remotely via Teams

  • Attendance to Loughborough College for an Induction Day. (Induction to take place on the last Wednesday of the month that you are enrolled, 9:30am - 3.00pm. Confirmation of date provided upon enrolment)

  • Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor

  • On-the-job training

  • Off-the-job training

Future Prospects

Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Vacancy Detail


  • Work effectively in a team

  • Mechanical and chemical testing

  • Data input

  • Maintain records

  • Interpretation of results and notification of out of specification parameters

  • Inspection checks

  • Manual handling requirement including some heavy lifting work

  • Other laboratory and inspection duties as required

Ready to start your adventure?