Annual wage £18,000.00 Starting salary of £16,000 - £18,000 per year (rising to National Living Wage for candidates aged 21 after 12 months) Working week Monday to Friday, 8:00AM - 4:00PM Total hours per week: 37.5 Expected duration 21 Months Possible start date 03 Jun 2024 Date posted 03 May 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000248902 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day The role focusses on supporting the Facilities and Operations teams with the day-to-day running of the laboratories, particularly with regard to calibrations, performance verifications, chemical and samples stores support, and laboratory administration. The holder reports to the Facilities Officer. In agreement with their line manager, the Laboratory Assistant will schedule their daily work activities in the order: Supporting the Operations team with laboratory-focussed tasks (calibrations, chemical and sample store support, and similar) Working with the Facilities team to complete with daily, monthly, quarterly and annual laboratory housekeeping and administration duties Responding to ad hoc requests for assistance in the laboratories and stores The training you will be getting 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 Cormica, who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career. Functional skills in maths and English (if required). 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 What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship When you join Cormica, 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 can look forward to a range of potential career paths in industries such as 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 program also 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 apprenticeship can also help pave the way for further educational and professional advancement such as our Level 6 Bachelor of Science (BSc) Apprenticeship, enabling you to take on more specialised roles or progress into leadership positions. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Analytical skills Qualifications GCSE or equivalent Maths, English and Science (Grade A - C (9 - 4)) Desired