Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) - Chloros Environmental

Department: Chemical Science

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: Kidderminster

Compensation: £22,000 / year

Description

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

The Package

• 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

What will I be doing as an apprentice?

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. Summary of duties:

• 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 timeframes 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.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

About You

• 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.

Experience

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.

Qualifications

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! 

So how does the apprenticeship work?

Start your career as a laboratory technician and gain hands-on experience supporting real scientific work in a professional laboratory or technical environment.

As part of this Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship, you’ll learn how to carry out tests, analyse data, and contribute to important projects, whether that’s in a laboratory or a more practical, site-based environment.

👉 Learn more about the programme here.

Over 20 months, you’ll combine day-to-day experience in your role with structured training delivered by expert tutors at Tiro. Our blended learning approach includes a mix of online sessions, in-person training, and hands-on support, alongside guidance from a dedicated mentor in the workplace.

You’ll spend at least 6 hours per week on off-the-job training, including virtual learning, practical activities, and applied assignments.

What your training will look like:You’ll follow a structured programme combining live sessions, online learning, and hands-on workplace training to build your skills step by step.

What could your future look like?

This apprenticeship will help you build the skills and experience needed to start your career as a laboratory technician and progress within the industry.

Through hands-on training, you’ll develop the competence and confidence to carry out laboratory testing and take on increasing responsibility in your role. This programme can also lead to professional recognition, such as becoming a Registered Science Technician (RSciTech).

You’ll gain experience that’s valued across a wide range of technical and scientific roles, opening up opportunities to grow and specialise in your chosen field.

If you choose to continue your development, you may also have the opportunity to progress onto higher-level qualifications, such as degree apprenticeships in Biology, Materials, or Chemistry.

Eligibility

While we never want to hinder your job application process with obstacles, there are some minimum requirements you’ll need to meet in order to do an apprenticeship, these are rules set by the UK Government.

As a training provider, we are committed to ensuring that our apprenticeship programs deliver significant new knowledge and skills. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate that the program will provide learning and experiences beyond their current qualifications and professional expertise.   

If you already hold a Level 3, degree or equivalent higher-level qualification in a closely related field, or possess substantial relevant experience, you may not be eligible for apprenticeship funding, as these programmes are designed for individuals who require upskilling or reskilling in their chosen career pathway. You’ll need to be over 16, 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.