Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

3 weeks ago

BurnhamonCrouch, United Kingdom Tiro - Science & Technology Apprenticeships Full time

Location: Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8TE
**Working for PSL Rheotek**

Poulten Selfe & Lee Limited (PSL Rheotek Ltd) is a UK-based manufacturer of high-quality glass capillary viscometers and a range of automatic viscometer systems.
Well established in the global market of viscosity measurement, PSL Rheotek’s current facilities accommodate difference processes such as: Electronics Assembly, R&D, servicing, laboratory departments, and high precision glassblowing.
If you are looking to develop your career in a very specialised scientific environment, working alongside expects in the field as part of a small and friendly team, then this is the perfect opportunity for you_
- **The Package**
- At Tiro, we make great things happen for people. And that starts with you. In this role you’ll receive:

- Starting salary of £11,440 per year
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Workings hours are 40 hours per week
- Regular training and CPD opportunities

**What will I be doing as an apprentice?**

As an apprentice in the calibration laboratory, you will be gaining experience and technical training at the same time, while developing the work ethic and scientific understanding required on a day-to-day basis.

**Some of your responsibilities will include**:

- Calibration of various types and sizes of viscometers
- Thermometer calibration
- Oil calibration
- Oil blending
- Bath stability tests.

Do not be put off if you have not heard of these processes before as all training and support will be provided to you on this journey

The apprentice will be part of a small friendly team, comprising of two senior calibrators and two apprentices, who are at an advanced stage of their apprenticeship. The team is led by the laboratory manager, who also takes part in the day-to-day work andis responsible for the workplace part of the training.

You will also develop working relationships with colleagues from other countries. Currently, the following nationalities are represented on the staff: Brazilian, Polish, Pakistani, French, Danish & British.

What could the future look like?
Demonstration of scientific understanding and good work practices can open opportunities for you to become a senior calibrator in the calibration laboratory, a laboratory supervisor, a laboratory technician in the polymer testing laboratory or a quality assistant.

In the long-term, other opportunities can become available depending on individual skills and competencies.

**Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise**

**Experience**

Whilst previous experience is great, we at Tiro are always open to wildcards. We’re not just interested in experience and qualifications; we’re looking for someone with the right attitude and aptitude to fit right in at PSL Rheotek.

**Qualifications**

It’s about enthusiasm, not school results. In our experience the most successful apprentices are those who are driven to find out more about the sector, can be up front about what they do and don’t already know, are considerate, self-reflective, and impatientto learn the job role

**About You**

We're looking for someone who LOVES talking with others and has IMPRESSIVE communication skills. We’re looking for someone who is driven and determined to get what they want. You’ll need to show you can be thorough, obsessive and have strong attention to detail.You’ll have a naturally enquiring mind and be digitally savvy. We’re looking for someone whose fearless. You’ll be brave enough to be yourself, with enough self-confidence to be able to communicate with a range of people and can adapt your approach to influenceothers.

Even if this doesn’t sound quite like you, but you still think you could do a great job in the role, get in touch. We’re always open to wildcards.

**So how does the apprenticeship work?**

At Tiro we’re obsessed with changing lives through science and technology apprenticeships so we can’t wait to have you on board.
Over 21 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on 'off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spentwriting assignments. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship. You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at PSL Rheotek who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills,and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career.
Being an apprentice is hands-on, so you’ll get the chance to learn things you might otherwise not have experienced in a university or college environment.
The best part? You’ll be earning a salary while you gain your qualifications, meaning no huge student loans to pay back at the end of the programme

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