Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship - The Millboard Company Limited
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Company: Cogent Ssc Limited
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Location: Coventry, CV8 3EJ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £18,000.00 per year
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000021207
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Application Deadline Date: 26/03/2026
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Start Date: 01/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm (subject to change depending on business needs) 30 minute lunch break and 2 further 15 minute paid breaks.
Brief Description
Support Millboard’s laboratory with testing raw materials and products, helping ensure quality, compliance and supporting product development while gaining a Level 3 Lab Technician qualification.
Training to be Provided
Qualification being delivered:
Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Standard – Level 3
This is the standard that aligns with:
- Practical laboratory skills (sampling, testing, equipment checks)
- Understanding and following SOPs, H&S requirements, and ISO‑aligned processes
- Supporting materials testing, quality activities, and NPD work
Developing technical competence in a scientific laboratory environment
Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship
Training Provider: Cogent Skills
Delivery model: Training delivered onsite at the training provider and practical skills development onsite at Millboard (Ryton)
Future Prospects
Once you have completed the Lab Technician Apprenticeship, this could make you eligible to apply for Lab Scientist apprenticeships in the future.
Vacancy Detail
- Conduct sampling and basic physical/chemical tests on incoming raw materials; record results and escalate non‑conformances
- Perform in‑process and final inspection checks on moulded boards/cladding as directed by Quality Technicians/Engineers
- Prepare, label, and log test panels for external fire classification programmes (e.g., SBI), coordinating with partners
- Support NPD trials: weigh/mix small batches, de‑gas where required, and capture trial data to aid repeatability and right‑first‑time outcomes
- Maintain laboratory housekeeping (5S), consumables stock, and waste‑segregation procedures; contribute to safe working practices and near‑miss reporting
- Assist with routine equipment checks and calibration scheduling, ensuring records are complete and auditable
- Update Excel trackers; produce clear, concise test summaries and management reviews
- Follow SOPs and Work Instructions; participate in continuous improvement and ISO audit readiness activities