Summary
We are looking to recruit a apprentices QC Technician at our Penistone site to carry out the testing and analysis of a wide range of carbon products and related materials. These include anode materials, friction products, carburisers, and formulated products such as refractory coatings and forging lubricants.
Wage
Competitive
Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, shifts tbc.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 5 May
Duration
2 years 5 months
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
This will be an active role, taking samples of raw materials and finished products from the shop floor to ensure they meet the required specifications.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing technical department in a dynamic and future-oriented working environment. Reporting to the Quality Manager, and working under the daily supervision of other site managers, the successful applicant will be required to undertake the following duties:
Key Responsibilities:
* Routine sampling and testing of incoming raw materials and finished products using a wide range of analytical equipment and test methods e.g., particle size analysis, XRD, solids content, density, ash content, viscosity, pH, TGA, BET, SEM/EDX (Full training will be provided)
* Accepting or rejecting materials based on documented specifications and raising non-compliance reports
* Preparation of samples for use in laboratory analysis, R&D or as finished goods samples for customers
* Working to strict quality protocols using standard laboratory practices and SOPs
* Reporting of work in a timely and accurate manner
* Administrative duties e.g., receiving of deliveries and production data entry
* General maintenance of laboratory areas and equipment
Where you’ll work
Phoenix Works
Thurlstone
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S36 9QU
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
KIRKLEES COLLEGE
Your training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures.
* Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures
* Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required
* Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste
* Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP
* Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques
* Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment
* Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required
* Complete documentation proficiently
* Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results
* Contribute to the preparation of reports.
* Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation e. g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs
* Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error
* Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite
* Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work
* Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas
* Identify relevant information from scientific sources e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions
* Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing.
* Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results
* Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures.
* Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures
* Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required
* Identify, organise and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency e.g energy, water and waste
* Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP
* Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques
* Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment
* Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required
* Complete documentation proficiently
* Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results
* Contribute to the preparation of reports.
* Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation e. g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs
* Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error
* Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite
* Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work
* Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas
* Identify relevant information from scientific sources e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions
* Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing.
* Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results
Your training plan
Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Standard.
1 day per week in college, at Kirklees College, Waterfront Centre in Huddersfield.
You will complete an End Point Assessment this will involve the following:
* Knowledge test
* Observation with questioning
* An interview
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English and Maths (grade 4 or above)
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
* Organisation skills
* Team working
* Preferably chemistry backgro
* Ability to work independently
Other requirements
Working in a manufacturing environment with carbon based products, which in its fine powder form is almost dust like.