Summary
Apprentice Chemist vacancy with a leading construction chemicals company. Opportunities to work with a wide range of materials technology. Fully funded apprenticeship opportunity: 4 days on site in Tamworth, 1 day at the Training Provider p.w. Competitive pay, 26 annual leave days per year plus bank holidays, Up to 4% employer/employee pension.
Wage
Competitive
Training course
Materials science technologist (degree) (level 6)
Hours
30 hours per week at Fosroc site in Tamworth - Days to be confirmed. Timings: 08:00am to 16:00pm each day with a 30 minute unpaid break. 1 day per week release for study at partnering institution. Timings to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
4 years
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Support the successful development of new Fosroc products
* Provide Technical Service Support, as required
* Ensure all practical lab and site activities are in full accordance with HSE and other related policies
* Maintain testing equipment and lab areas
* Follow good practice and rigorous adherence to test methods and protocols
* Provide high-level technical support to the Fosroc UK operating company, relating to alternative materials evaluations, resolving production issues, product testing and application demonstrations.
* Ensure all work activities are appropriately undertaken
Where you’ll work
Drayton Manor Business Park Coleshill Road
Staffordshire
Tamworth
England
B78 3XN
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Your training course
Materials science technologist (degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
* Utilise cognitive and practical skills in conjunction with adaptability and versatility in technical support both in-house and to clients to improve manufacturing processes, problem solving, innovation, and scale up formulations.
* Determine and use industry standard and emerging digital technologies and data analysis tools to complete work activities and address problems that are ill defined or involve numerous interacting factors.
* Critically evaluate actions, methodologies, and results and their implications in analysing materials against parameters in product specifications.
* Conduct and interpret failure analysis of engineering components using relevant methodologies and systems such as but not limited to, for example, microscopy, macroscopy, and chemical analysis.
* Write clear and succinct technical and analytical reports.
* Research, adapt and test new technologies through materials characterisation feedback.
* Interpret, develop and implement UK and international materials standards, procedures and specifications across a range of operations and contexts.
* Maintain a working knowledge of a range of project management and financial management techniques to complete projects relevant to their discipline.
* Utilise emotional intelligence and identify a range of supervisory, management, and leadership skills in developing the ability to mentor, direct or lead teams or individuals.
* Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders using the appropriate language register both verbally and in writing.
* Utilise cognitive and practical skills in conjunction with adaptability and versatility in technical support both in-house and to clients to improve manufacturing processes, problem solving, innovation, and scale up formulations.
* Determine and use industry standard and emerging digital technologies and data analysis tools to complete work activities and address problems that are ill defined or involve numerous interacting factors.
* Critically evaluate actions, methodologies, and results and their implications in analysing materials against parameters in product specifications.
* Conduct and interpret failure analysis of engineering components using relevant methodologies and systems such as but not limited to, for example, microscopy, macroscopy, and chemical analysis.
* Write clear and succinct technical and analytical reports.
* Research, adapt and test new technologies through materials characterisation feedback.
* Interpret, develop and implement UK and international materials standards, procedures and specifications across a range of operations and contexts.
* Maintain a working knowledge of a range of project management and financial management techniques to complete projects relevant to their discipline.
* Utilise emotional intelligence and identify a range of supervisory, management, and leadership skills in developing the ability to mentor, direct or lead teams or individuals.
* Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders using the appropriate language register both verbally and in writing.
Your training plan
1 day per week release for study at partnering institution
30 hours per week at Fosroc site in Tamworth, this includes 6 hours per week to support the University course
Requirements
Essential qualifications
A Level in:
* Chemistry (grade 3)
* Mathmatics (grade 3)
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
* Science (grade BTEC)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Support provided when lifting. Notes: Working Environment: Processes can produce dust, vapour, fume and noise. Engineering controls are taken to remove the potential for hazard. Where this proves impossible or impractical, PPE will be used as a measure of last resort. PPE is provided in accordance with site / task requirements.