Hybrid Chemical Laboratory Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - LevertonHELM presso Tiro



Location: 13-15 Sherrington Way, Lister Road Industrial Estate, Basingstoke, RG22 4DQ & Knights Park Road, Houndmills Industrial Estate, Basingstoke, RG21 6UA 

Please note that this apprenticeship will be split between both locations.


Working for LevertonHELM

LevertonHELM manufactures a range of inorganic speciality chemicals which are sold throughout the world. It operates in a niche area of lithium chemistry and has an excellent reputation for reliability and providing high quality products. 
 
 The company requires that all its personnel assist in driving the business forward so everyone will be expected to contribute to that aim. The apprentice is expected to play a major role in this process. This is a very technical role that requires a high level of chemical knowledge and qualification. Complicated mathematics are also regularly required. The job holder must be able to balance many priorities and to generate a process of working through regular / daily issues to achieve set deadlines.
 
 The apprenticeship is located across two of our sites in Basingstoke, with occasional travel to the third site if required. The company manufactures approximately 30-40 chemical products among the sites with the laboratory team providing analytical and environmental support to the company activities.
 

As an Apprentice Laboratory Technician, your role will be to perform analytical activities in support of the production team, research & development activities, and external customers. To develop new analytical methods and improve existing methods intended for product release or process control. Ensure that the laboratory activities carried out are accurate, safe and within planned schedules. Provide high quality analytical results contributing to the improvement of the company’s quality standards in the production of specialty chemicals.

When you join LevertonHELM the possibilities for your success are limitless. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full-time position within the company at the conclusion of your apprenticeship. 

Through practical training on the job, you can look forward to a range of potential career paths. There is a growing demand for skilled professionals who can ensure the quality and reliability of materials used in various sectors. 

This apprenticeship can also help pave the way for further educational and professional advancement such as our Level 6 Bachelor of Science (BSc) Applied Chemical Science Apprenticeships, enabling you to take on more specialised roles or progress into leadership positions. 

Rest assured, your hard work and determination will not go unnoticed!

About you

We're seeking an individual with a passion for science, and good computer skills! You'll work with spreadsheets, word processors, email, and computer-managed laboratory equipment on a daily basis, so it's important that you're comfortable with Microsoft programmes and can pick new systems/technology up quickly!

You'll be an organised and flexible person, who is comfortable managing multiple priorities.

You'll be self-motivated, flexible, well organised and possessing excellent problem-solving skills.

To succeed in this apprenticeship, you’ll need bags of enthusiasm, be a fantastic collaborator and be hungry to learn! 

It’s about enthusiasm, not school results. In our experience the most successful apprentices are those who have drive 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!  

 

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 LevertonHELM.

Laboratories are a tightly run ship – particularly those that are UKAS accredited! To thrive in this role, you will need: 

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 spent writing 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 LevertonHELM 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!

Want to know more. Check out the apprenticeship standards here.


Eligibility 

There are some minimum requirements you’ll need to meet in order to do an apprenticeship, these are rules set by the UK Government. 

 

You’ll need to be 18 or over, not in full time education, have lived in the UK for 3 years and have the right to work in the UK. 

 

If you don’t quite meet these minimum requirements yet, let us know you’re interested here and we’ll get in touch to discuss this further with you.