Chemistry Laboratory Technician – Level 3 Apprenticeship 2027
AWE · South East · PO12 2DL
About the role
🚀 Laboratory Technician Apprentice 🚀
Want to dive into the exciting world of science and make a real impact? ⚛️ Join our Defence Radiation Protection Services team at Alverstoke and become a vital part of our unique laboratory environment.
What you'll be doing:
- Get hands-on with practical science 🧪
- Support radiation safety protocols 🛡️
- Prepare and test samples with precision 🔬
- Operate specialist laboratory equipment ⚙️
- Record and report your findings accurately 📊
What you'll need to get started:
- 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including English and Maths 📚
- Science at grade 6/B or above is a must! ✨
- You must be a British National and 18 or over by 31 August 2027. 🇬🇧
- Willingness to obtain and maintain security clearance. 🔐
Where it's at:
- Onsite at Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire 📍
Key Dates to Note:
- Applications Close: 8 November 2026 🗓️
- Assessment Centre: 19 January 2027 🎯
- Start Date: 1 September 2027 🚀
Why being onsite is your game-changer:
Learn directly from experienced scientists and technicians, get hands-on with cutting-edge equipment, and build serious confidence in a real lab setting. It's the ultimate way to kickstart your science career! 💪
We're looking for your awesome skills:
- Practical Science Enthusiast: You love experiments, learning by doing, and figuring out how things work. 💡
- Detail-Oriented: You follow instructions to the letter and record data like a pro. ✅
- Safety Conscious: You're all about keeping yourself, others, and the environment safe. 🙏
- Team Player: You communicate clearly, aren't afraid to ask questions, and love learning from your colleagues. 🤝
Your Future Path:
Successfully complete your apprenticeship, and you'll step into a full Laboratory Technician role within Defence Radiation Protection Services at Alverstoke, supporting crucial scientific programmes. The possibilities are endless! 🌟
Ready to Apply?
- Online Application: Submit your application before 8 November 2026. We review as we go, so don't delay! 🏃♀️💨
- Online Testing: Sharpen your skills with practice materials for our numerical, verbal, logical, and cognitive reasoning tests. 🧠
- Assessment Centre: If you impress, we'll invite you to our assessment centre on 19 January 2027.
- Offer Stage: Successful candidates move to offer, medical checks, and security clearance before starting on 1 September 2027.
Click the apply button to get started and find out more! Don't miss out – apply early! 🚀
Key responsibilities
- Support practical science and radiation safety
- Help prepare and test samples
- Use laboratory equipment
- Record and report results accurately