Polymer Laboratory Technician Apprentice

Prisma Colour Limited is a leading global supplier of colour concentrates and additives to the thermoplastics, rubber, silicone and surface coatings industries, supplying customers in over 55 countries worldwide.

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm. 37.5 hours per week. Paid overtime opportunities may be available once fully trained. 37 hours 30 minutes a week3 yearsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Team working, Basic IT, Positive attidtude, Good numeracy and literacy skills., Strong attention to detail and accuracy., Good communication skills, both written and verbal., Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office., Ability to follow instructions, procedures and laboratory methods accurately., Ability to keep accurate records and data., Reliable, punctual and well organised., Positive attitude and willingness to learn., Able to work independently and as part of a team., Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity to understand how products and processes work., Able to work safely and follow laboratory procedures.Important, Excellent colour vision is essential due to the visual colour assessment requirements of the role., Interest in chemistry, materials science, plastics, polymers, coatings, colour technology or manufacturing., Previous experience in a laboratory, manufacturing or technical environment., Experience using laboratory equipment or carrying out practical scientific experiments., Interest in product development and innovation.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4/C or above)
• Maths (grade 4/C or above)
• Science (grade 4/C or above)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

BTEC in:

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
• Number skills
• Team working
• Basic IT
• Positive attidtude

Other requirements

Desired Skills and Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to follow instructions, procedures and laboratory methods accurately.
• Ability to keep accurate records and data.
• Reliable, punctual and well organised.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity to understand how products and processes work.
• Able to work safely and follow laboratory procedures.
  Important
• Excellent colour vision is essential due to the visual colour assessment requirements of the role.

Desirable

• Interest in chemistry, materials science, plastics, polymers, coatings, colour technology or manufacturing.
• Previous experience in a laboratory, manufacturing or technical environment.
• Experience using laboratory equipment or carrying out practical scientific experiments.
• Interest in product development and innovation.

English (grade 4/C or above), Maths (grade 4/C or above), Science (grade 4/C or above), Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Team working, Basic IT, Positive attidtude, Good numeracy and literacy skills., Strong attention to detail and accuracy., Good communication skills, both written and verbal., Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office., Ability to follow instructions, procedures and laboratory methods accurately., Ability to keep accurate records and data., Reliable, punctual and well organised., Positive attitude and willingness to learn., Able to work independently and as part of a team., Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity to understand how products and processes work., Able to work safely and follow laboratory procedures.Important, Excellent colour vision is essential due to the visual colour assessment requirements of the role., Interest in chemistry, materials science, plastics, polymers, coatings, colour technology or manufacturing., Previous experience in a laboratory, manufacturing or technical environment., Experience using laboratory equipment or carrying out practical scientific experiments., Interest in product development and innovation.

After this apprenticeship

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

Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent position within Prisma Colour's technical team, with opportunities to progress into Quality Control, Product Development, Research & Development, Colour Matching or other specialist technical roles.