Annual wage £15,507.44 Year 1 - £8.06 per hour based upon 37 hours per week Year 2 - £8.56 per hour (or minimum whichever is higher) This is subject to a review which will be implemented April 2024. Working week 4 days per week at the workplace (flexibility is necessary due to some departments operating shifts) and 1 day at college in the academic terms. Shift patterns to be confirmed. Total hours per week: 37 Expected duration 29 Months Possible start date 09 Sep 2024 Date posted 13 Mar 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000237026 Positions 2 available What you will do in your working day As an apprentice analyst you will be trained in various analytical techniques including instrumentation. Year 1 will place the apprentice in several departments at the Wakefield site to include both Microbiology and Chemistry analysis Year 2 will see the apprentice placed in a single department to consolidate their skills and knowledge in preparation for the end point assessment You will be expected to manage your apprenticeship studies alongside your work commitments with support from the ALS Apprentice Management Team and Kirklees College The training you will be getting Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Standard qualification. 1 day per week in college, at Kirklees College, Waterfront Centre in Huddersfield. You will complete an End Point Assessment this will involve the following: Knowledge test Observation with questioning An interview Where an apprentice has not already achieved Level 2 English and maths, they must do so before taking the end-point assessment. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Role of Laboratory Analyst. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Aptitude for learning, Ability to work to deadlines, Ability to work under pressure Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English, maths and science and at least 2 others (Grade 5 or above) Essential Things to consider Will be working with chemicals and waste waters.