Polymer Laboratory Technician Apprentice

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join our Quality Control and Colour Development Laboratory. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a busy laboratory environment while working towards a Level 3 Polymer Processing Technician Apprenticeship.

What you’ll do at work
You will support both the Quality Control (QC) and Research & Development (R&D) teams, helping to test products, assess colour accuracy, carry out laboratory activities and maintain high quality standards. This role is ideal for someone with a genuine interest in science, manufacturing, product development and innovation.

As part of your apprenticeship, your duties will include:

• Conducting visual and instrumental colour assessments to ensure products meet customer and quality standards.
• Testing production batches for colour shade, strength and consistency.
• Recording and maintaining accurate laboratory results and documentation.
• Monitoring production samples and reporting any out-of-specification results.
• Supporting continuous improvement activities within the laboratory.
• Assisting with colour matching and formulation development projects.
• Working closely with production and technical teams to resolve quality issues.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring the laboratory is kept clean, organised and safe.
• Supporting product development activities and evaluating materials and processes.
• Following laboratory procedures, health and safety requirements and quality standards at all times.