L3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship

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Full time
Location: Preston
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Job offered by: Westinghouse Electric
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At Westinghouse - Springfield you'll be based in an excellent team for training with on-the-job learning and a dedicated induction and mentoring programme - preparing you for a rewarding, ever-changing career within the nuclear industry. You’ll be on site from day one, and you’ll be working towards gaining an

Advance Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship at Level 3 . This will include college work and assignments to complete alongside a detailed portfolio, so it’s very important that you are willing to complete all your course work diligently on time and meet deadlines, alongside working in the role. You will work in the laboratory department at Springfields learning how the team works together with other production areas, gaining an understanding of the requirements of our internal and external stakeholders. This will enable you to gain knowledge on how we work to analyse samples and collect and share data with other teams. We will be supporting you each step of the way, making sure you have the right support to enable you to succeed. This will involve working with departments in Westinghouse - Springfields on site at Salwick, Nr Preston. You will also have the opportunity to apply for roles with Springfields - Westinghouse that are available towards the end of your apprenticeship programme. What Else Will I Learn? As well as gaining this great practical experience in laboratory science, you will learn key skills such as communication, materials, problem-solving, and teamwork with the operational areas. What Will I be Doing? You will be undertaking all the tasks and learning required as an apprentice in order to become a competent Laboratory Technician at the end of the apprenticeship scheme. You’ll experience different aspects of sampling, verifying, reporting, and monitoring information while working closely alongside experienced members of the team within the laboratory. You will undertake all the tasks and learning required as an apprentice in order to become a competent employee at the end of the apprenticeship. You’ll experience working within a team in the laboratory to understand the planning and carrying out of sampling and analysis of materials, recording using the required administrative procedures and training which supports the business in daily tasks and projects. Taking a logical approach to problem-solving and communicating with other departments in the business, you’ll gain a good understanding and practical experience of what’s involved in keeping our internal and external customers happy and providing them with a positive experience. You’ll also gain insight into how manufacturing monitoring of materials is carried out across the site and what is involved in getting resources, people into the business, and supplies and services to our customers. What Skills Do I Need? We’d love to hear from you if you are: A keen interest in science Able to work well with a team of people Willing to learn and develop Able to work on your own initiative Good at communicating both in writing and face-to-face Able to work well in a fast-moving environment and get things done in a specified time Conscientious and hardworking Qualifications required: 5 GCSEs including maths, English, and Science at grade 5-9, A-C or equivalent qualifications. When Do I Start? If you are selected to go through to the next stage, you’ll be invited to an interview day. You’ll also be taking some assessments in Maths and English. If you are selected to join Springfields, you will join us in

August 2025. Closing date: 11th February 2025

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