Closing date: 21st July 2024
Employer:
Feedwater Limited
Unit 5 Tarran Way West
Tarran Industrial Estate
Wirral
CH46 4TU
Vacancy Description:
Feedwater are looking to recruit an apprentice to carry out defined tasks in the microbiological and chemical analytical laboratories in accordance with specified procedures.
What will the apprentice be doing?
- To work alongside colleagues according to the ‘Ground Rules for the Feedwater Laboratory Team’
- To abide by the ‘Feedwater Laboratory Rules’ (especially regarding Health and Safety, Time Keeping, and Sickness notification)
- To ensure your workspace is kept in a clean and tidy condition and that laboratory house-keeping rules, and dress code are adhered to at all times.
- To carry out microbiological and chemical testing of clients’ and in-house samples on time and in accordance with the approved methods
- To carry out quality control testing of raw materials and finished products on time and in accordance with the approved methods (following training and commensurate with your level of expertise).
- To ensure for your work all necessary records and samples are kept.
- To prioritise analytical work to ensure that it is carried out in the appropriate time frame.
- To provide information to field staff/clients (commensurate with your level of expertise).
- To undertake all additional tasks as assigned by the Laboratory Manager.
- To undertake occasional weekend/bank holiday work, as requested; this will be on a rota.
Desired Skills and Personal Qualities:
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
Training to be provided:
Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship standard, including:
- Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours
- End-Point Assessment.
Weekly hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.15pm
Annual wage: £12,480.00 to £22,308.00. Salary is dependent on age and year of apprenticeship.
