Laboratory Technician Apprentice - Bedford, United Kingdom - Tiro - Science & Technology Apprenticeships

Tiro - Science & Technology Apprenticeships

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Bedford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Working for RPS Group Plc
RPS was founded in 1970 by a passionate team of academics in Oxfordshire. They shared a dream of creating an environmental planning practice dedicated to making the world a better place.

RPS played a leading role in raising awareness on the importance of balance to protect the environment itself and the welfare of the people living in it.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Laboratory Technician apprentice to join our expanding UK laboratories business team in Bedford, complete Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship.

The Package_

At Tiro, we make great things happen for people. And that starts with you.

In this role you'll receive:

Starting salary of £15000£16000
Workings hours are 40 hours per week

What will I be doing as an apprentice? In this role, you'll be providing support to the laboratory staff, undertaking routine tasks essential to keeping the laboratory running smoothly.

As a Laboratory Technician Apprentice at RPS Group, you'll become an integral part of a friendly, supportive and innovative team.

You will be assisting with performing a range of laboratory checks, including calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipmentand preparation of sampling materials.

As part of your main responsibilities, you'll be required to maintain a working stock of consumables and chemicals, including receipt, unpacking and logging of all goods received.

Alongside this, you'll be expected to follow established procedures to conduct some basic laboratory analyses, while ensuring that all other routine laboratory tasks are completed.

What could the future look like?

By joining RPS Group, you're joining a well-established and reputable company that truly cares for their team members and support their professional and personal development.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to continueyour journey with RPS on a permanent basis and build a steady career.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise Experience

Whilst previous experience is great, we at Tiro are always open to wildcards.

We're not just interested in experience and qualifications; we're looking for someone with the right attitude and aptitude to fit right in at RPS Group Plc.

Qualifications:

It's about enthusiasm, not school results. In our experience the most successful apprentices are those who are driven to find out more about the sector, can be up front about what they do and don't already know, are considerate, self-reflective, and impatientto learn the job role

About You

To be successful in this role, you don't need any previous experience or knowledge in this or a similar field, as thorough training will be provided.

What we need is a passion for Science, strong work ethic and a "can do" attitude.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate good organisational and interpersonal skills. We are looking for someone with sound computer literacy and numerical skills. You'll be confident individual with keen eye for details and strong problem-solvingskills.

Someone who knows their own mind and isn't afraid to have an opinion.

You'll give the role your all and will fundamentally be hungry to learn and most importantly willing to take the first step into a life changing career.

Even if this doesn't sound quite like you, but you still think you could do a great job in the role, get in touch.

We're always open to wildcards.

So how does the apprenticeship work? At Tiro we're obsessed with changing lives through science and technology apprenticeships so we can't wait to have you on board.
Over 21 months, you'll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on 'off the job' training.

This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spentwriting assignments.

Together this will count towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship.

You'll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at RPS Group Plc who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills,and work habits you'll need to succeed in your career.

Being an apprentice is hands-on, so you'll get the chance to learn things you might otherwise not have experienced in a university or college environment.

The best part? You'll be earning a salary while you gain your qualifications, meaning no huge student loans to pay back at the end of the programme

About Tiro We're Tiro (pronounced 'Tea-ro' as in white, two sugars).
In Latin, it means novice, recruit, apprentice, beginner and soldier. The perfect name for a company that's been helping fearless apprentices to join ambitious businesses since 2005.
We believe that great apprenticeships help everyone. There are remarkable apprentices out there just waiting to be found, and fantastic employment opportunities waiting to be filled.
Our work will never be just about getting bums on seats and pocketing our commission.

In our own small way, we're helping to change the world - finding people that are working on COVID vaccines, finding new ways for technology to help humanity and helping totackle the big issues of the day, like climate change.

As well as helping people - young and old - to find their way.