Level 6 Chemistry Degree Apprentice

6 months ago


North West, United Kingdom Tiro Full time

Take the next step to a brighter future



**Location**: BYK Additives Limited, Moorfield Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 3AA

Working for BYK

BYK Additives & Instruments is one of the world’s leading suppliers in the field of additives and measuring instruments.

Additives are chemical substances which, when used in small quantities, improve product properties such as rheology, scratch resistance or surface gloss. Manufacturing processes are also optimized by the addition of additives.

The coatings, inks and plastics industries are among the main consumers of BYK additives. BYK additives improve final product characteristics and production processes in other fields such as the oil & gas industry and manufacture of personal care, adhesive, sealant and construction products.

The site, at Moorfield Road, Widnes, has been the home of inorganic chemical manufacture, since 1923 and currently employs more than 100 people.


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The Package

At Tiro, we make great things happen for people. And that starts with you. In this role you’ll receive:
Starting salary is £17,359.67 per year (increasing to £19,937.46 year 2 or NMW depending on age)
38 hours per week, Monday - Friday
25 days plus 8 bank holidays
Regular training and CPD opportunities
At BYK, you will be working in an environment of innovation that promotes the individuals’ ideas and skills and prioritizes open cooperation based on trust.

**BYK can offer you a great many benefits. In detail**: a wide, diverse range of assignments promoting potential personal development, an excellent atmosphere for realizing your own ideas, constructive open-mindedness towards new trends and modes of thought, and an appealing salary structure. Our individualized qualification and further training opportunities help you advance faster. The solidity of our company as a growing global player offers you the best conditions for the reliable planning of the future.

What it’s like being an Apprentice



**Role & Responsibilities**:
The successful apprentice will be responsible for laboratory-based tasks, which include sampling, testing, measuring, recording and analysing results. You will also provide the required technical support to enable the laboratory to function effectively whilst adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines.

**Typical work activities include**:
Work safely in a laboratory, maintaining excellent housekeeping whilst following appropriate safety, environment and risk management systems.
Perform laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations and production processes.
Carry out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses.
Prepare samples.
Maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment, for example viscometers, conductivity and pH meters.
Ensure the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced.
Maintain good accurate written records of work carried out.
Record and interpret results to present to senior colleagues.
Use computers and perform mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs.
Understand and follow quality procedures to meet the requirements of quality standards relevant to the workplace.
Keep up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability.
Conduct searches on identified topics relevant to the research.
Follow and ensure strict safety procedures and safety checks to perform these duties in an accurate and timely manner.
From day one you will be working with industry experts helping you to develop world class skills. You will work in an energised and supportive environment with a personal mentor and earn a competitive salary.

Potential career paths

This programme is designed to enable existing team members or new recruits to develop the knowledge skills, and behaviours needed to fulfil their vital role. Once you’ve qualified, you’ll be eligible to join the Register of Science Technicians (RSciTech) through an appropriate industry body.

This apprenticeship offers an exceptional platform for you to enhance your leadership skills and take on more significant responsibilities. As you progress, you'll find avenues to further develop your leadership acumen, fostering your ability to guide and inspire teams. Successful apprentices can often find themselves fast-tracked into senior technician and management roles.

Furthermore, an exciting prospect within this role lies in the potential transition to the Research & Development department. This department specializes in conducting tailored in-house testing, presenting you with a unique chance to immerse yourself in cutting-edge processes and innovation.
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