Apprentice Laboratory Technician

Slate Hall Veterinary Services · South Cambridgeshire

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ApprenticeshipOn-siteFull-TimeApprenticeship

Slate Hall Veterinary Services is a specialist veterinary laboratory based in Cambridge. We provide diagnostic testing to the poultry industry, helping veterinary practices and poultry producers monitor and investigate the health of their flocks.

Monday - Friday 37 hours 30 minutes a week1 year 4 monthsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)
  • Science (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

We have indicated an approximate start date for this apprenticeship. This will be determined with the chosen candidate.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Following successful completion of this apprenticeship you will have the skills and knowledge to work as a Laboratory Technician. There may be the opportunity for further development with the Lab Scientist Degree apprenticeship post completion of the level 3 for the right candidate.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 24 Sep 2026
Apply by 05 Oct 2026

Where you'd be based

CB24 8QG

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