Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship; Level 3 - Chloros Environmental

Department: Chemical Science

Location: Kidderminster

Compensation: £22,000 / year

Location: Unit 145, Hartlebury Trading Estate, Elm Dr, Hartlebury, Kidderminster DY10 4JB

Working for: Chloros Environmental

Chloros Environmental was established in 2009 and has become one of Britain’s fastest growing hazardous waste management and waste recycling companies, with nationwide coverage across England, Wales and Scotland. Our team of Chemists, Technical Specialists, Administrators and Sales professionals provide an exceptional service and endeavour to deliver ethical and sustainable waste management solutions, with a strong emphasis on diverting waste away from landfill and towards recycling routes.

At Chloros Environmental, we treat our employees, customers, their waste and the environment with care. Chloros is part of GRG Waste UK, a waste to resource management company, contributing to a wider network focused on sustainability, where over 80% of waste received is either recycled or recovered.

To learn more visit the website: 🔗 About Chloros Environmental

• Salary: £22,000 per year
• Working hours:
  
  40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (30-minute lunch break)
• Annual leave: 21 days (rising by one day for each completed year of service to a maximum of 25 days) plus UK bank holidays
• Company Pension contribution of 3%
• Private medical and dental care
• Shopping discounts
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance programme with Health Assured

Chloros Environmental are pleased to be able to offer you the opportunity to both earn a salary and study towards a nationally recognised qualification through our Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship.

You will be required to assist the Laboratory Chemist with the laboratory functions in an organised and efficient manner, ensuring equipment and related stores are kept in good order, stock levels of consumables and reagents are maintained, and analysis is carried out in an accurate, safe and timely manner.

• Ensuring housekeeping in the Laboratory area is of the highest level.
• Maintaining laboratory productivity, ensuring all sample analysis is carried out in an accurate and timely manner in line as directed by Laboratory Chemist.
• Control stock levels of samples store and dispose of them as required.
• Maintain laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level anticipating needed supplies.
• Ensure reporting of analytical results and all other data generated in the Laboratory are done in a timely manner and that the results are reported back to the appropriate personnel within the business.
• Report defects with laboratory equipment to management including time frames for repair and/or replacement.
• Responsible for the calibration/cleaning of lab equipment when required.
• Prepare and send samples to third party labs, when necessary, as directed.
• To assist the Chemists with sampling of waste on arrival.

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and effective time management.
• Flexible and the ability to step out of your general role and look at other parts of the business.
• Knowledge of Office, Word and Excel.
• Happy to get involved with the outdoor sectors of the business.
• Good Attitude.
• Not afraid to get your hands dirty.

We value attitude, curiosity, and commitment just as much as past experience. While previous science experience can be helpful, it’s not essential — we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those with a genuine interest in the field and the motivation to build a career.

You might be a school or college leaver, or someone looking to retrain. Either way, if you’re enthusiastic, proactive, and ready to learn, you’ll fit right in.

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 impatient to learn the job role!

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