Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary £20000 per year
Duration 24 months
Advert closing date 14/04/2023
Description
VolkerWessels UK is a leading multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. they are currently looking for a Laboratory Technician apprentice.
Main Duties:
- To learn Field and Lab testing in all aspects of materials i.e. Concrete, Soils and Aggregates.
- To Assist Senior Techs in all aspects of Testing.
- Calibration of equipment.
- Transfer Specimen samples to External UKAS laboratories.
- Housekeeping of Laboratories on a daily basis.
- Learn to produce paperwork for all testing.
- Carry daily checks.
- Monitor Aggregate moisture contents.
GCSE or Level 2 equivalent including English and Maths at grades 4 or above.
Training to be provided
- The learner will be studying the Laboratory Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
- Day release to West Suffolk College.
- Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.
You will be working full time with us prior to starting your apprenticeship in September 2023. Will need to have travel arrangements in place due to vacancy location. Random drugs and alcohol testing carried out. Along with CV, please give a covering letter why you wish to undertake a Lab Technician Apprenticeship within the construction sector.
Skills required
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Future prospects
We have a dedicated learning and development team who work to provide the opportunity for everyone to perform better tomorrow, than they do today, for the benefit of themselves and the company. We encourage you to take ownership of your own development and will support you with the necessary tools to further your development career goals.
Hours per week 39
Working week Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Apprenticeship standard Laboratory technician (Level 3)
Norwich, Norfolk, England, NR11 6AF
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: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship roles across West Suffolk College'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 Colleges & Universities.
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 £20,000 - £20,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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