Apprentice Laboratory Technician

Location: Granta Park Cambridge

Contract: 3 year fixed-term contract (with a possibility of permanent employment)

Office/Hybrid: This role will be based on-site

Hours: Full time 36 hours per week Monday to Friday

Job Profile: Apprentice Technical Support

Starting salary: 21500

Start date: September 2026

No. of positions available: 5

Reference number: JR100803

Closing Date: 24 April 2026

Description of role

TWI is offering an exciting opportunity for 5 Apprentice Laboratory Technicians to join a brand-new engineering apprenticeship programme at Granta Park Cambridge. This is a unique opportunity to work across multiple laboratory areas gaining hands-on experience in a wide range of technical disciplines while completing a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

This role is ideal for someone eager to learn develop practical skills and build a career in engineering.

We welcome applications from students who have not yet completed their GCSEs. Conditional offers will be made on the basis that applicants achieve five GCSEs (or equivalent) including English Maths and Sciences at Level 4/5 (Grade C) or above.

The Role

As an Apprentice Laboratory Technician you will:

• Assist with the setup operation and maintenance of tools machinery and equipment
• Comply with statutory regulations and organisation health and safety requirements including any environmental compliance procedures and systems to maintain a safe working environment
• Learn to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions
• Be trained to operate a variety of engineering machinery and equipment
• Prepare materials and equipment for engineering processes providing technical support including communications software
• Develop knowledge of industry standards and certification requirements
• Work towards a recognised Level 2 apprenticeship qualification initially followed by a Level 3 apprenticeship combining practical training with study
• Work as part of a team to deliver an exceptional service to our members and customers
• Develop essential life skills that will equip you with the knowledge practical abilities and confidence to progress in both your career and person development
• Be responsible for your own actions and for the quality and accuracy and timely delivery of the work you undertake

What Were Looking For

We welcome applications from enthusiastic individuals who have/are:

• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Genuinely interested in engineering science or technology
• Practical hands-on and detail oriented
• A safety-first attitude
• Able to work as part of a team and follow instructions
• Motivated to complete an apprenticeship programme and progress in their career
• Demonstrate punctuality responsibility and accountability
• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at Grade 4/5 (formally grade C) or above

Meet Alex Russell one of our team members who started off as an Apprentice and learn about the journey he has been on since joining TWI:

further details about the Apprenticeship Programme please click the link below:

see a copy of the Job Description please click the link below:

position may require travel in the UK.

About us:

TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering materials and joining technologies with significant property assets. We provide industry with advice and know-how in design fabrication failure analysis and prevention.

We offer opportunities to collaborate with inspiring and expert teams and a supportive environment in which you are actively encouraged to share your ideas and continually develop your own skills and knowledge.

If you are looking to join an organisation that is fuelled by innovation teamwork and openness this role could be for you.

Diversity statement:

TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract develop and retain the best talent.

Inclusion:

We recognise that its the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.

Disability Confident Scheme:

We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation which means we are a Disability Confident Employer. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace. The scheme helps us recruit and retain great people; draw from the widest possible pool of talent; secure high-quality employees who are skilled loyal and hardworking; and improve employee morale and commitment by demonstrating that we treat all of our people fairly.

Why work for TWI

We offer a competitive salary share-in-success bonus scheme generous pension scheme (both employee contribution (flexible amount) and TWI contribution (up to 10% of salary) holiday (20 days 5 Corporate days 8 bank holidays) private health and dental cover career development and training onsite employee restaurant onsite gym day nursery available for companies on Granta Park (Cambridge) site (subject to availability) onsite parking and more.

We know that balancing work and personal life can at times be challenging. This is why we continue to review and implement family friendly policies including hybrid working flexible working enhanced maternity pay and paid parental leave.

Working hours:

36 hours per week (full time) 8.30am -16.30pm Monday to Thursday (finishing at 16.15pm on Friday). Part-time and hybrid working available in some roles.

TWI Values:

Our six values provide a point of reference for the way we expect our people to operate and behave.

• Inclusion: Valuing the contribution from every individual creating value for our customers
• Teamwork: Building effective working relationships we accomplish more together
• Adaptability: Engaging positively with change to meet the needs of the business
• Taking Responsibility: Achieving our objectives and personal development
• Innovation & Expertise: Championing new ideas and sharing knowledge to solve industry problems
• Customer Focus: Building trusting relationships with our customers