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Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship - Urmston Grammar School

An enthusiastic, organised person with a ‘can do’ attitude is required to join our committed staff to support with the preparation of materials and equipment for science lessons. The maintenance of the science laboratories, preparation rooms and equipment in good order is also required. Previous experience of working in a science laboratory.

Apprenticeship summary:

35 hours per week

£6 per hour

24 months to complete the course

Monday - Friday

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4/C and above or Level 2) essential

Any successful applicant must complete a DBS check prior to start date

General Responsibilities:

• Practical Science / Health and Safety / Risk Assessment / Sources and Use of Chemicals
• To prepare materials and equipment for class use, i.e, demonstrations, experiments, examinations and assessments by students
• To support the Senior Science Technician in ensuring that equipment, apparatus, tools and machines are kept in good order and repaired, serviced or replaced when necessary
• To ensure the general security of materials, chemicals, equipment and apparatus in the laboratories and in the preparation rooms
• To support the Senior Science Technician in carrying out routine and ad-hoc safety checks on equipment, as required, and keep a record of all inspections
• To ensure that work is undertaken in accordance with relevant Health and Safety regulations, undertaking appropriate training to ensure knowledge is kept up-to-date
• To undertake training relevant to the area of expertise, e.g, electrical testing, risk assessment
• To ensure that the laboratories and preparation rooms are maintained in a clean, tidy and safe condition
• To care for plant and animal resources within the Department
• To support the Senior Science Technician in maintaining adequate stocks of consumables, re-ordering, checking deliveries, records of expenditure and undertaking annual stock checks
• To be responsible for departmental filing
• To prepare materials for teachers and/or students when required for class use, i.e, demonstrations, experiments, examinations and assessments
• To assist, when necessary, in a teaching situation or demonstration
• To assist, when practicable, with extra-curricular clubs

Benefits:

• Eligible for an NUS card for discounts in shops and restaurants
  
• Eligible for an apprenticeship oyster card, 30% off travel
  
• Discount on Nandos, ASOS, Vue cinema and much more
  
• Earn while you learn
  
• No debt
  
• Automatic rise in pay after 12 months
  
• Prizes and vouchers to be won (apprentice of the month)
  
• Secure a job with little or no experience
  
• Remote learning
  
• Paid twice a month

We ranked 1st in the "Rate My Apprenticeship" Central & Greater London Employers Award 2021-22 and 2nd in the list of Top 100 employers 2022-23 Inspire ATA Ltd specialise in working with a wide range of clients (nationwide) that want to take on excellent apprentices. Our vision is "inspire ambition and widen horizons" You will be employed by Inspire ATA.