Laboratory Technician Apprentice United Kingdom
Job description
We are looking for a Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join our R&D Team. With big ambitions for the future there has never been a better time to join Victrex! Join us on our journey to change #tomorrowsworld. You'll receive firs-class on the job training from a dedicated team, whilst earning a competitive salary - not to mention an industry recognised qualification too.
This opportunity is much more than a job - it is a development programme that has all the hallmarks to kickstart your career within a business which has a very exciting agenda. You will be joining a community of apprentices, who not only have the ability to drive positive change through the work they do on the job, but also shaping a culture where everybody at Victrex thrives. Therefore, whether you are interested in joining one of our Employee Representation Groups (ERG's), becoming an ally, or support our STEM agenda, we'll support you with your goals.
The Role
In this role you will plan and deliver practical experimental work and maintain laboratory assets in support of the development of new and existing materials, processes and technologies. You will generate and capture data in accordance with data standards to ensure validity of experimental results.
Laboratory Technicians are trusted to work safely in a lab environment, follow best practice health and safety and quality procedures in order to appropriately meet the requirements of their job role.
You will complete a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship via our trusted training provider at Blackpool & the Fylde College.
The duration of this Apprenticeship is approximately 24 months and if successful, you will join our 2023 Apprenticeship Intake in September.
About You
To be eligible for this programme we need you to have achieved or be on course for 5 GCSE's including English & Maths at Grad C/4 or above. Of course we understand it is not all about grades and we are on the look out for the following skills/personal qualities:
- Communication Skills
- IT Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Organisation Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Practical Science experience
Our Offer to You
We pay our apprentices a competitive wage at Victrex - so whilst you may be in training, you can be sure that you will be rewarded as your confidence and skills grow in role.
Apart from a great base salary, you will be enrolled in our company bonus scheme and be if eligible be invited to join our Company Pension Scheme where 5% employee contributions will attract contributions of 12% by Victrex - pretty darn good!
We are supportive of flexible working, offer private medical insurance and give employees 29 days annual leave per annum + bank holidays with the option of purchasing up to 2 additional weeks leave too.
The perks are great, but so is our culture - and you can read more about it below.
You’ve Applied – now what?
So you’ve submitted an application to one of our Apprenticeship Programmes – nice work! The Talent Team will review your application in collaboration with the Hiring Manager and Training Providers to determine if you are eligible to undertake the Apprenticeship of your choice with us.
Afterwards, the selection process might look like so:
Stage 1 – Online Interview, Psychometric or Gamification Assessments
Stage 2 – Assessment Centre (this might include an interview, show & tell presentation, site tours, case study)
Our Apprenticeship Programmes are very popular so please do bare with us whilst we process your application.
You are applying to an organisation that has the potential to change #tomorrowsworld – we hope you decide to join us on the journey!
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About Victrex:
Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK and PAEK polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy (including manufacturing and engineering), electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use sustainable products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to oil and gas operations and medical devices. With over 40 years‘ experience we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which shape future performance for our customers and our markets, deliver environmental and societal benefits, and drive value for our shareholders. Find out more at www.victrex.com
Victrex is a multinational company, with locations as diverse as the USA, Europe and across Asia. But our HQ, is situated in Thornton-Cleveleys U.K., in the Fylde (Lancashire); which boasts easy transport links to the beautiful countryside of the Fylde coast and into the Lakes. As well as easy city links to Blackpool, Preston, Lancaster, Liverpool and Manchester. Giving you the best of all worlds, by putting you firmly in a region which provides everything most people could wish for, including a wide range of sports, recreational groups, to the very best in diverse nightlife choices. All options are here in the North West close to or just a quick trip from our global HQ.
Vison & Culture:
By nature, Victrex is a product leader: innovation is one of the core values of our business, together with our passion and performance! Victrex’s day-to-day culture is one of collaboration, support and enablement. Cross-functional interaction is key to our daily work. All our employees play an important role in contributing to the Victrex vision and culture which we are consistently enhancing and developing for the 21st Century.
We have also recently become winners of the prestigious Ecovadis Gold Award, which is a universal acknowledgement of Victrex’s sustainability rating as being in the top 5% of over 75,000 companies. We are also proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer!
Why Join Victrex?
You will be part of a high performing and dedicated team within a FTSE-250 company. You’ll experience a wide variety of work, with no two days being the same. Working closely with colleagues across the business including in our international locations to deliver results of the highest quality. You could be a part of an international enterprise with entities in Europe, Asia, and America, all joining together to provide world-class innovations that help shape the world of tomorrow!
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