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Location: GSK, Cobden Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, DD10 8EA
Salary: £21, - £22,
Ready to turn your potential into something extraordinary?
At Mitie, we're the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company. We deliver critical services that power businesses, communities, and individuals across the nation. Joining Mitie means being part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the passion to make a difference. We're here to help you kick off your career with purpose, passion, and plenty of support.
Whether you're stepping into your first job or looking to change your career, our apprenticeships are your ticket to learning, earning, and achieving. With us, you'll gain nationally recognised qualifications, real-world experience, and a competitive salary – all while being part of a company that truly cares about its people and the planet.
We're proud to be one of the Top Apprentice Employers in the UK and a leader in creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can shine. Together, we're shaping brighter futures – for you, for our communities, and for our world.
What You'll Be Doing
As an Apprentice Lab Support Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of laboratories at GSK Montrose, part of a global pharmaceutical organisation at the forefront of scientific innovation.
This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in a regulated laboratory environment, supporting work that has real-world impact on health and wellbeing. You'll help ensure lab environments remain safe, organised, compliant, and audit-ready – a vital part of keeping scientific work running smoothly.
Your responsibilities will include:
Laboratory Support & Housekeeping
1. Supporting daily lab operations to maintain clean, organised, and efficient workspaces
2. Carrying out 5S activities (sort, set in order, shine, standardise, sustain)
3. Checking expiry dates and ensuring correct labelling in line with ALCOA+ principles
4. Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment such as drying cabinets and fume cupboards
Waste & Environmental Management
5. Assisting with the safe collection and disposal of laboratory waste, including hazardous materials
6. Supporting solvent waste disposal and identifying any issues or non-conformances
7. Escalating spills, risks, or concerns in line with site procedures
Glassware & Equipment
8. Cleaning, inspecting, and preparing laboratory glassware
9. Ensuring glassware is stored correctly and safely
10. Identifying and disposing of damaged items in line with procedures
Stock & Consumables
11. Supporting stock control of chemicals, solvents, and lab consumables
12. Receiving, labelling, and storing deliveries correctly
13. Ensuring all materials are stored safely in line with COSHH and site standards
Specialist Support
14. Assisting with liquid nitrogen refills under supervision and strict safety procedures
15. Supporting environmental monitoring activities and data logging systems
Health, Safety & Compliance
16. Working in full compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards
17. Following Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
18. Maintaining accurate, compliant records
19. Supporting internal and external audits
You'll complete a Life Sciences and Related Industries qualification (SCQF Level 7) over 24 months.
Your training will include:
20. Day release at Ayrshire College
21. Hands-on experience within a live laboratory environment
22. Support from experienced colleagues and technical specialists
23. Access to learning resources and development through Mitie's Learning Hub
Our dedicated Apprenticeship Team will support you throughout your journey, helping you build confidence and develop your career.
Could You Be Our Next Apprentice?
We're looking for motivated, curious individuals who are ready to learn, get hands-on, and build a career in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
To thrive in this role, you'll need:
24. To be 18 or over with a full driving licence
25. A good level of physical fitness – this is an active, on-your-feet role
26. GCSEs in Maths and English (Grades 4–9 or equivalent), or Scottish National 5 certificates (Grade A–C) – a Science subject is a bonus
27. A strong willingness to learn, with a reliable and positive attitude
28. The ability to follow procedures accurately and consistently
29. Confidence to communicate clearly and raise concerns when needed
30. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
31. A keen eye for detail and a commitment to safety and quality standards
Desirable (but not essential):
32. Previous experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, or regulated environment
What You'll Gain
This isn't just a job, it's a launchpad. You'll receive structured training, hands-on experience in a regulated laboratory environment, and the opportunity to grow your career within scientific services, supported every step of the way.
No prior experience? No problem. Bring your curiosity and work ethic, and we'll help you build the rest.
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .