- Employer:
- Natural Resources Wales
- Location:
- Faraday Building, Swansea University, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom.
- Pay:
- £26,861 per year
- Hours of work:
- 31-40 hours per week
- Training provider:
- Gower College Swansea
- Level:
- Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4 and 5)
- Sector:
- Life Sciences
- Pathway:
- Level 4: Laboratory and Science Technicians - Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (Industrial Science)
- Possible start date:
- 01 September 2026
- Closing date:
- 26 July 2026
- Positions available:
- 1
- Vacancy ID:
- 7118
About the apprenticeship
Duties
Support the Analytical Services teams with day‑to‑day laboratory activities that contribute to the delivery of accurate, reliable and timely analytical services.
Apply the learning from your Apprenticeship to real‑world laboratory settings, gaining experience in areas such as sample preparation, use of analytical equipment and techniques, and supporting routine laboratory tasks under appropriate supervision.
Develop effective working relationships with colleagues across the Service Delivery, Inorganics and Organics teams, contributing positively to team objectives and supporting the smooth running of laboratory operations.
Support laboratory administration activities, including the accurate recording of data, maintenance of documentation, and use of laboratory information and ICT systems in line with established procedures.
Help the laboratory meet health, safety and quality standards by following procedures, working safely, identifying issues, and reporting concerns to experienced staff.
Be committed to Natural Resources Wales Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post
Be committed to your own development through the effective use of your personal development plan (known as Sgwrs).
Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role.
Requirements
Skills
During your Apprenticeship, you will combine academic study with practical, hands-on experience in a professional laboratory environment, developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for a successful career in analytical science.
Based at NRW's laboratory at Swansea University, you will spend time working across all three Analytical Services departments: Service Delivery, Inorganics and Organics. This rotational approach will provide broad experience of laboratory operations, analytical techniques and quality processes, helping you develop a comprehensive understanding of the services provided by an accredited environmental laboratory.
Qualifications
A minimum of five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above, including English, Maths and Science.
A relevant Level 3 science qualification, such as a BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Certificate in Applied Science, or A Levels / AS Levels in science‑related subjects.
Basic ICT skills to record data, maintain documentation and support laboratory processes.
Sufficient literacy and numeracy skills to accurately record results and follow written procedures.
An awareness of laboratory environments and an interest in developing technical skills within an analytical science setting.
Language
- Welsh Spoken Skills:
- No
- Welsh Written Skills:
- No
Course details
- Training provider:
- Gower College Swansea
- Training provider course:
- https://www.gcs.ac.uk/courses/apprenticeship/laboratory-and-science-technicians-level-4-higher-apprenticeship
About the employer
Faraday Building, Swansea University, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom
Disability confident
Yes, we are part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.
Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.
Interview arrangements
Interviews will be held in person at Swansea University. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted following the closing date and provided with full details, including the interview arrangements. Please note that travel expenses incurred in attending the interview will not be reimbursed.
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