Job Description
Junior Laboratory Technician Apprentice Location: Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7NSSalary: £15,500 per annumContract: 2-year apprenticeship, Full timeHours: 36.25 per week A career with DEKRA is never dull and offers unlimited opportunities for people with the desire to succeed who want to work with a forward thinking, customer-focused company. For over thirty years we have provided specialist services for the identification, analysis, prevention and management of fires, explosions and accidental chemical releases in the chemical and process industry. Within the UK the company has fully equipped ISO & GLP compliant laboratory facilities on the outskirts of Southampton, in the beautiful setting of Southampton Science Park, and we are looking for an individual with the right calibre to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will undertake a two-year Laboratory Technician Level 3 standard Apprenticeship, including both on and off the job training. This is an exciting opportunity for someone new to science and interested in pursuing a career in the industry. Working within the Industrial Explosion Hazards Laboratory you will gain on the job training testing a wide range of materials for flammability and dust explosion hazards on a variety of specialist equipment. This will be supported by classroom learning at Fareham College (an Ofsted rated Outstanding College) each week to provide you with a strong foundation in science. Following successful completion of this apprenticeship the successful applicant can expect to gain a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science. The successful applicant will be expected to have a keen interest in science supported by at least GCSE qualifications, at grade 4 or above, in English & Maths. They will need to be flexible, self-motivated and have a good eye for detail. Benefits of working for DEKRA 25 days holiday entitlementContributory company pension schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeLife assurance coverFree parkingEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to work schemeAnnual bonus schemeFlexible working If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on "APPLY" today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance. No agencies please.
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