Laboratory Technician; Chemistry Degree Apprenticeship; Level 6 - Greenergy

Department: Science Apprenticeship - Chemistry L6

Location: Teesside

Address: Seal Sands Road, Teesside, TS2 1UB

Compensation: £23,000 per year

• Starting salary: £23,000 per year
• Monday - Friday
• 40 hours per week
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension

Commitment to innovation and a drive to do things differently have seen Greenergy grow from a bedroom start-up to become an international fuel supplier and a leading European manufacturer of waste-based renewables.

Today, we supply over 15 billion litres of fuel annually across the UK, Ireland and Canada – managing fuel supply chains from refinery gates to customer sites and managing over 500 deliveries per day. To deliver fuel to our customers, we have a 24/7 in-house haulage operation, Greenergy Flexigrid, made up of over 600 drivers and a fleet of over 200 tankers.

Greenergy owns and operates biodiesel manufacturing plants in England and the Netherlands that process waste oils sourced globally into biodiesel, which is used to displace diesel in road transport.

We aim to be a leading transportation fuel supplier, by integrating traditional and renewable energy solutions.

Greenergy is pleased to offer you the opportunity to both earn a salary and study towards a nationally recognised qualification through our apprenticeship programme. Within this role, you will be introduced to the core functions of Greenergy’s laboratory operations and will progressively take on responsibilities to develop your skills, knowledge, and capabilities.

You will gain hands‑on experience in monitoring, maintaining, and improving laboratory analytical processes, while building a strong foundation in ISO 17025‑accredited methods, analytical chemistry, and statistical quality control.

• Follow EHS procedures to maintain a safe and compliant working environment, and assist in producing and updating safety documentation.
• Support laboratory investigations, including non‑routine analyses and reviewing anomalous results, providing technical input where needed.
• Help implement and expand ISO 17025‑accredited methods, ensuring procedures meet required standards.
• Assist with maintenance of analytical equipment, manage inventory, and liaise with external companies for servicing and calibration.
• Participate in statistical quality control (SQC) for accredited methods and help extend SQC to other analytical methods, preparing reports and data summaries.
• Support the laboratory management team in preparing for and conducting internal and external audits to maintain compliance with relevant standards.

There’s no limit to what you can achieve while working with Greenergy. Through ‘on‑the‑job’ training you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills to provide competency and responsibility in carrying out testing and to help develop your career. At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll achieve a Bachelor of Science (BSci) in Applied Chemical Sciences.

For this position, you’ll need to hold a Level 3 qualification (such as A Levels or equivalent) in Science or a relevant subject, including Maths, Engineering, or Physics.

Ideally, you will also have some laboratory experience, which can be gained through education or other practical work.

In our experience, the most successful apprentices are those who are curious about the sector, open about what they do and don’t yet know, considerate, self‑reflective, and eager to learn the role quickly.

Whilst previous experience is great, 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 Greenergy.

We’re looking for someone who is focused, careful, and results‑oriented, with good attention to detail to spot issues, record observations accurately, and follow laboratory procedures. The ability to think on your feet is important, as the role involves routine and non‑routine analysis, supporting investigations, and maintaining equipment.

You will have good health and safety awareness and be able to follow…