Physics Laboratory Technician – Level 3 Apprenticeship 2027

About the role

Apprenticeship Opportunity: Laboratory Science Support 🧪✨

Why This Role Matters: Dive into the exciting world of experimental physics! ⚛️ You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting, preparing, and measuring scientific experiments. This is your chance to work with cutting-edge technology, including specialist equipment, lasers, and complex setups. Get ready to learn and grow in a real-world lab environment! 🔬

At a Glance:

• Entry Requirements:
• 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English.
• Grade 6/B in Science.
• Must be a British National.
• Age 18 or over by 31 August 2027.
• Security Clearance: You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain necessary security clearance. 🛡️
• Medical Requirements: Successful candidates will need to pass a medical assessment, as health and safety equipment (like respirators) may be required. 😷
• Key Dates:
• Applications Close: 8 November 2026 ⏳
• Assessment Centre: 21 January 2027 🗓️
• Start Date: 1 September 2027 🚀

Why Being Onsite is a Game-Changer: This is a fully onsite apprenticeship! 🏢 Learn directly from experienced scientists and technicians, get hands-on with specialist gear, and build your practical skills in a dynamic laboratory setting. Your development is our priority! 💪

What We’re Looking For:

• Practical Science Passion: You’re genuinely interested in lab work, experiments, and new tech. 💡
• Attention to Detail: You can meticulously check results, follow procedures, and report information clearly and accurately. ✔️
• Safety First: You understand and prioritize safety when working with specialist equipment and substances. ⚠️
• Team Player: You can communicate effectively and collaborate with colleagues across science and engineering teams. 🤝

Your Future Career Path: Upon completing your apprenticeship, you could step into a Laboratory Technician role, supporting critical physics experiments that help AWE achieve its mission safely. 🌟

Ready to Apply?

1. Online Application: Submit your application before 8 November 2026. We review applications as they come in, so apply early! ✍️

2. Online Testing: If eligible, you'll complete assessments covering numerical, verbal, logical, and cognitive reasoning. Practice materials will be provided. 🧠

3. Assessment Centre: Successful candidates will be invited to an in-person assessment centre on 21 January 2027.

4. Offer, Medical & Clearance: If you shine, you'll move to the offer, medical, and security clearance stages before starting on 1 September 2027.

Don't miss out! Apply early to avoid disappointment. Click the apply button to get started and learn more! 👉

Key responsibilities

• Support practical science in a unique laboratory environment
• Check results and follow processes
• Report information clearly
• Work safely around specialist equipment and hazardous substances
• Communicate clearly with colleagues

Skills