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Lab Tech Apprentice

Saria Limited · Nottingham · posted 13 July 2026

Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Starts
2 September 2026
Closing date
1 September 2026
Positions
1

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Responsibilities:

  • 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:

  • Carrying out routine wet chemistry testing on various samples
  • Learning and maintaining traditional lab techniques, as well as how to operate modern automated equipment
  • Helping to keep the lab running smoothly with general housekeeping and stock monitoring
  • Recording and interpreting test results, and supporting the team in flagging anything out of the ordinary
  • Performing quality checks on equipment and procedures, keeping accurate records in line with industry standards
  • Following set processes with attention to detail and accuracy

Qualifications:

  • Have GCSEs (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a related science subject
  • Be curious about how things work and enjoy problem-solving
  • Have a strong awareness of health and safety in the workplace
  • Be confident using computers, including tools like Microsoft Word and Excel (and willing to learn others like LIMS)
  • Communicate clearly and work well both on your own and in a team
  • Be motivated, organised, and ready to take on new challenges

Your 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

Where it leads

  • Any career progression routes will be discussed upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

About Saria Limited

SARIA UK is one of the UK's leading companies in sustainable recycling and manufacturing. It specialises in collecting and processing food waste and animal by-products, turning materials that would otherwise go to waste into valuable products such as renewable energy, biofuels, fertilisers, pet food ingredients and products for the food industry.

Things to consider

  • A Level Science 
  • GCSE Science

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingCreativePatience

Entry requirements

  • A Level Science (grade Pass) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Stoke Lane, Stoke Bardolph, Nottingham, NG14 5HJ

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