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Apprentice Laboratory Technician

Lti Metaltech Limited · Abingdon · posted 21 October 2026

Wage
£20,419 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
3 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Starts
23 November 2026
Closing date
16 November 2026
Positions
1

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  • Preparing and testing of metal samples of various types and geometrics.
  • Using a variety of mechanical and metallographic techniques according to defined methodologies and standards in order to produce reliable and accurate data for our customers.
  • This will include prep using lathes, milling machines, angle grinders, ban saws, and hand tools and then testing those samples against various global standards and will include tensile, bend, hardness, fracture, impact and metallographic tests.

Your training

Qualifications included:

  • Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician - Apprenticeship Standard.
  • Company Training Plan.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and manufacturing Support technologies (1 day per week for 2 years at college).
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Technical Support.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills- Math's (if required).
  • Level 2 Functional Skills - English (if required).
  • End Point Assessment.

Where it leads

  • Within Metaltest UK there is an Assistant Laboratory Manager and a Laboratory Manager.
  • There is also LTi Metaltech, based at Milton Park as well and LTi Vessco, based at Bridgend in Wales. Both of those organisations have roles in Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality  and work in sectors including Health, Energy, Nuclear and Defence.

About Lti Metaltech Limited

Metaltest UK is a UKAS Accredited, metallurgical testing facility offering a premier metallurgical testing service to
Clients across the UK and to all industrial Sectors and businesses requiring such tests. They are a subsidiary of LTi
Metaltech, a precision fabrication and welding company, and part of the LTi group of companies

Things to consider

  • Whilst Metaltest UK is a part of LTi Metaltech, the office is separate from it and has a small team.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeTime ManagementMethodicalInterest in Engineering

Entry requirements

  • A Level or A Levels in Mathematics and Physics (grade A* - E) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Metaltest, 38C Innovation Drive, Park Drive, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4RT

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