About The Role
Join us as a Laboratory Technician Apprentice and you can be a part of the ambitious team that brings Avara Foods to life, whilst gaining a level 3 qualification.
Purpose Of The Role
You’ll be a member of our Laboratory team from day 1, gaining experience in the various departments within the lab, whilst simultaneously completing a two‑year programme. You will gain a Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Applied Science, become a Registered Science Technician and have a permanent role of Laboratory Technician at the end of the programme.
Working Hours
08:30 – 17:00 Mon – Fri (Tuesday‑college day)
Pay Rate
£12.71 per hour
You Will Gain Experience In
- Undertaking routine laboratory work in the microbiology and chemistry labs, performing analysis to CLAS, TLAS and UKAS/DEFRA standards.
- Producing, analysing and interpreting data, including the application of statistical techniques.
- Using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in accordance with the procedures.
- Communicating scientific information effectively.
- Appropriately using scientific methods to identify the causes of problems and produce solutions.
- Complying with food safety and HSE guidelines.
- Co‑operating in the continuous improvement of quality, safety and productivity standards.
- Meeting housekeeping and hygiene standards individually and as part of a team.
- Referring to the written methods when carrying out tasks to ensure accreditation compliance.
- Carrying out instructions as given to you by management.
What We Are Looking For
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above (including Mathematics, English Language and a Science subject) or equivalent.
- Due to this being a Levy‑Funded opportunity, you are not eligible to apply if you already have a BTEC in Applied Science or a Scientific Degree.
- Good level of English and Maths.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Competent IT skills.
- A passion for science and the drive to work towards a laboratory‑based apprenticeship standard.
What’s In It For You
As a valued member of our Laboratory Team you can also look forward to benefits such as an excellent pension scheme and private health care. There’s a range of other benefits to help you make valuable tax and national insurance savings.
- Weekly online tutorials delivered by CSR Scientific Training, the UK’s leading training provider of laboratory‑based apprenticeships.
- A CSR Vocational Skills Coach (VSC) will visit you onsite and assist you once every eight weeks.
About Avara Foods
Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well‑known restaurants. We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door, with major processing sites across England and Wales.
Other Important Things to Know About Our Apprenticeships
We have a duty of care to our colleagues and wouldn’t want you to spend a large amount of time commuting, so apprentices must be based within a reasonable radius of the site. You’ll need to have the permanent right to stay and work in the UK. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
Note on the Working Environment
You’ll be working in a fast‑paced, dynamic FMCG factory environment, which is noisy and refrigerated in some areas, manufacturing short shelf‑life products where hygiene standards are critical.
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