The posting
Location: Telford, TF7 4QH
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Working for UL Solutions
UL Solutions is a global company that provides testing, inspection and certification services. At its Telford laboratory, the team tests a wide range of door hardware products, including locks, hinges and door closers. This involves practical testing using specialist equipment to assess how products perform against relevant testing standards.
As a Laboratory Technician Apprentice, you'll join a busy testing laboratory and gain hands-on experience alongside experienced engineers and laboratory professionals. You'll learn how to prepare testing equipment, set up and carry out tests, record results and develop the technical skills needed to work towards your qualification.
🔗 About Company
Please note: You must be 18+ due to the nature of the working environment.
The Package
- Salary: National Minimum Wage (dependent on age)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Workings hours are 8am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (with an early finish every other Friday)
- Pension contribution matched up to 5%
- Optional BUPA healthcare (Opt-In)
- Community volunteering opportunitie
- Regular training and CPD opportunities
Key Responsibilities
We are pleased to offer an opportunity for an Apprentice to join the team, gaining hands-on experience in product testing and supporting the day-to-day operations of a testing laboratory.
You'll get involved in a variety of hands-on tasks, including:
- Assist with testing a range of door hardware products, including locks, hinges and door closers
- Prepare, assemble and dismantle test setups, adapting equipment for different testing requirements
- Learn how to operate specialist laboratory equipment, machinery and tools under supervision
- Examine test samples, read technical drawings and use measuring instruments
- Support physical, hands-on work while following manual handling and health and safety procedures
- Record test observations and results accurately using computers and specialist software
- Develop an understanding of testing standards, procedures and technical instructions
- Carry out routine maintenance of designated testing equipment and laboratory work areas
- Assist with risk assessments and help maintain a clean, organised workspace
- Follow written and verbal instructions, working closely with supervisors and laboratory colleagues
- Support continuous improvement activities to help maintain efficient laboratory operations
- Build technical knowledge and practical skills through supervised training and hands-on experience
About You
You take pride in getting things right, paying close attention to detail and producing accurate, reliable results. Whether you’ve explored science before or are just starting out, you’re motivated to build real knowledge and develop a long-term career in a laboratory environment. You’re practical, enjoy hands-on work and are happy getting involved in physical tasks as part of your day-to-day role.
You’re someone who thrives in a structured setting but can also adapt when plans or priorities change. You like clarity, routine and knowing what good looks like. Following processes, working to standards and carefully recording your work feels satisfying rather than restrictive. You’re patient, focused and comfortable spending time on precise tasks, even when they’re repetitive, because you understand that quality and consistency matter. You also have good IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office and Excel, and are willing to develop your understanding of technical drawings, equipment and testing procedures.
You take ownership of your learning, are proactive, open to feedback and approach your work with a methodical mindset. You’re just as happy using your own initiative as you are contributing to a team, and you communicate clearly with colleagues and supervisors. You’re comfortable asking questions, following instructions and learning new skills, with a genuine interest in progressing within a laboratory environment and building your confidence and technical knowledge over time.
Please note: You must be 18+ due to the nature of the working environment.
Apprenticeship Eligibility
To apply for this apprenticeship, you must:
✔️ Be 18 or over ✔️ Not be in full-time education ✔️ Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years ✔️ Have the right to work in the UK
Apprenticeships are designed to provide new knowledge, skills and behaviours, so applicants should not already hold a Level 3, degree or higher qualification in a closely related subject, or have significant experience in the same field.
If you’re unsure whether you meet the criteria, we’d still love to hear from you. Get in touch and we can advise you further.
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.
