Chemical Laboratory Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - Chloros Environmental
Department: Chemical Science
Employment Type: Apprentice
Location: Kidderminster
Reporting To: Hayley Hannaford
Compensation: GBP 18,000 - GBP 22,000 / year
Description
Location: Unit 145, Hartlebury Trading Estate, Elm Dr, Hartlebury, Kidderminster DY10 4JB
Working for Chloros Environmental
Chloros Environmental was established in 2009 and has become one of Britain's fastest growing hazardous waste management and waste recycling companies with nationwide coverage in England, Wales, and Scotland. Our team of Chemists, Technical Specialists, Administrators and Sales professionals provide an exceptional service to our customers and endeavour to deliver ethical and sustainable waste management services with a strong emphasis on diverting waste away from landfill and towards recycling routes.
Chloros is part of GRG Waste UK, a waste to resource management company. The parent company, Guernsey Recycling Group, is headquartered in Guernsey in the Channel Islands. GRG is growing and currently owns 10 companies employing over 200 staff in Guernsey, Jersey, UK and the Cayman Islands. In the UK, GRG has become a market leader for hazardous and liquid waste and is driven by the principles of sustainability; over 80% of waste received is either recycled or recovered.
The Package
* Starting salary is GBP 18,000 - GBP 22,000 (Dependent on age & experience) per year
* Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (30-minute lunch break)
* 21 days annual leave (rising by one day for each completed year of service to a maximum of 25 days) plus UK bank holidays
* Company Pension contribution of 3%
* Private medical and dental care
* Shopping discounts
* Employee Assistance programme with Health Assured
What will I be doing as a Laboratory Technician Apprentice?
Chloros Environmental are pleased to offer you the opportunity to both earn a salary and study towards a nationally recognised qualification through our Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship.
You will be required to assist the Laboratory Chemist with the laboratory functions in an organised and efficient manner, ensuring equipment and related stores are kept in good order, stock levels of consumables and reagents are maintained, and analysis is carried out in an accurate, safe and timely manner.
* Ensuring housekeeping in the Laboratory area is of the highest level.
* Maintaining laboratory productivity, ensuring all sample analysis is carried out in an accurate and timely manner in line as directed by Laboratory Chemist.
* Control stock levels of samples store and dispose of them as required.
* Maintain laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level anticipating needed supplies.
* Ensure reporting of analytical results and all other data generated in the Laboratory are done in a timely manner and that the results are reported back to the appropriate personnel within the business.
* Report defects with laboratory equipment to management including timeframes for repair and/or replacement.
* Responsible for the calibration/cleaning of lab equipment when required.
* Prepare and send samples to third party labs, when necessary, as directed.
* To assist the Chemists with sampling of waste on arrival.
What could the future look like?
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.
This apprenticeship offers an exceptional platform for you to enhance your skills and take on more significant responsibilities.
Furthermore, an exciting prospect within this role lies in the potential transition to permanent roles such as Laboratory Chemist and Site Chemist, along with further professional development opportunities.
Rest assured, your hard work and determination will be recognised!
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
Qualifications
At Chloros Environmental, it's about enthusiasm, not school results. In our experience, the most successful apprentices are those who have 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 impatient to learn the job role!
Experience
Whilst previous experience is great, we're also looking for someone with the right attitude and aptitude to fit right in at Chloros Environmental.
About you
* Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
* Good communication skills and effective time management.
* Flexible and the ability to step out of your general role and look at other parts of the business.
* Knowledge of Office, Word and Excel.
* Happy to get involved with the outdoor sectors of the business.
* Good Attitude.
* Not afraid to get your hands dirty.
To succeed in this apprenticeship, you'll need bags of enthusiasm, be a fantastic collaborator and be hungry to learn!
Please note, due to the nature of this role, you must be aged 16+ and be able to commute to work within 45 minutes.
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 spent writing 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 Chloros Environmental 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!
Eligibility
There are some minimum requirements you'll need to meet in order to do an apprenticeship; these are rules set by the UK Government.
You'll need to be 16 or over, not in full-time education, have lived in the UK for 3 years and have the right to work in the UK.
If you don't quite meet these minimum requirements yet, let us know you're interested here and we'll get in touch to discuss this further with you.
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