Trainee Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship
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Position Overview & Specifications
South West Geotechnical - an independent consultancy, contractor and UKAS accredited laboratory providing comprehensive ground investigation services.
Due to increased workload, we are now looking for an Apprentice Laboratory Technician for our Tiverton Laboratory.
We are looking for an outgoing individual that is seeking a role in a laboratory.
The role will largely focus on assisting the technicians prepare and test samples of soil and rock to nationally recognised standards.
The ideal candidate will be methodical in their approach, organised and a team player.
Being physically fit with good literacy and numeracy skills are desirable.
Hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday.
Salary: Minimum wage for age.
This role will include studying on the job for the gold standard Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship, which will qualify you in this role and give you eligibility to Registered Science Technician (R.Sci.Tech.) status. You’ll be earning as you learn. For more about what and how about the apprenticeship, go to www.credersi.com or ask the team.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £4.81-£10.42 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Tiverton, EX16 5HW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Cre010123SWG
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship roles across South West Geotechnical Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £5 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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