Trainee Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship
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Position Overview & Specifications
Structural Soils Ltd
Structural Soil Ltd is an award-winning ground investigation contractor. Since 1964, they have provided comprehensive ground investigation services in the UK and Europe.
Requirements (Desirable)
- Science GCSE
- English and Maths GCSE
- Minimal work experience.
Duties:
Under supervision:
- perform sample preparation for testing
- execute test and record data
- clean and maintain equipment
- Follow health & safety requirements while performing duties
Skills & Attributes
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and sample containers weighing up to 20 kg and if required to stand for short or long periods
- Good hand-and-eye coordination and the ability to use technical equipment
- Time management
- Flexibility & teamwork
- Patience, attention to detail, integrity
Training to have or recieve
- Office 365
- Quality - BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- SHEQ - Asbestos awareness, manual handling, first aid, fire warden
- Continuing professional development, e.g. attend workshops, seminars, and online and other types of courses
Other
- UK Driving Licence (optional)
- Forklift license (optional)
Progression
Progression of the apprentice to main grade, to senior an onto senior principle technician
Bonuses
There are company performance-based bonus sometime awarded. Additional training and professional skills will be given as career progresses
Salary: Minimum wage for age.
Working hours per week: 40hrs
Shift pattern: Monday to Friday - 8.30am till 17:00pm
Apprenticeship: 6 hours per week.
This role will include studying on the job for the gold standard Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship, which will qualify you in this role and give you eligibility to Registered Science Technician (R.Sci.Tech.) status and the opportunity to progress to L5 Science Technician standard dependant upon employer. You’ll be earning as you learn.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £10,005.00-£19,094.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Castleford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: SS080323
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship roles across Structural Soils Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10,005 - £19,094 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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