Summary This will include hands-on work along with relevant training. Wage £27,703 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Laboratory technician (level 3) Hours TBC. 38 hours a week Start date Friday 20 March 2026 Duration 2 years Positions available 1 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work Provide hands-on laboratory support to complete customer projects Help the applications department with training for the global network of distributors and customers Develop guide formulations using current products and prepare liquid samples for customers Actively work to maintain and improve lab cleanliness Accurately record results and visualise data Where you'll work Sika House Miller St Preston PR1 1EA Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider THE S&A TRANSFORM GROUP LIMITED Training course Laboratory technician (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures. Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required Complete documentation proficiently Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results Contribute to the preparation of reports. Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation e. g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas Identify relevant information from scientific sources e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing. Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures. Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required Complete documentation proficiently Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results Contribute to the preparation of reports. Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation e. g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas Identify relevant information from scientific sources e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing. Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results Training schedule This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship. Requirements Desirable qualifications GCSE in: English Language (grade 4) Maths (grade 4) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Team working Other requirements Desirable – Previous experience in a lab Demonstrated interest in science and a willingness to learn Proactive, enthusiastic and independent with excellent communication skills. Interest in polymers, paints, coatings and sustainability GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and maths are required About this employer Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Company benefits Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Group Income Protection Group Life Assurance Private Healthcare After this apprenticeship TBC. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: THE S&A TRANSFORM GROUP LIMITED The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005626.