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Apprentice Laboratory Technician
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Company Description
Dunlop Oil & Marine Ltd is a world leader in the design, manufacture and supply of hoses for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries, for both offshore and onshore based operations.
Job Description
Apprentice Position Summary
As an Apprentice, you’ll gain practical, hands-on experience across a range of laboratory, testing and manufacturing activities. You’ll work alongside experienced team members, developing your technical knowledge and learning how materials, components and products are tested to meet quality and performance requirements.
What you’ll get involved in
- Materials Testing: Sample and test incoming materials, record results, apply appropriate labelling and support accurate reporting.
- PU Hose Testing: Carry out testing on PU hose covers and record and report results.
- Compounds & Moulding: Support the moulding process and carry out testing of compounds, gaining an understanding of how materials perform in real-world applications.
- P3 Fittings: Sample, test and help monitor and adjust P3 fittings wash tanks to maintain the required standards.
- Hose Life Assessment: Extract cords from returned hoses to support product life and performance assessments.
- Flex Fatigue Testing: Build, mould, monitor and extract samples for flex fatigue testing, helping assess how products perform under repeated use.
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This is a practical and varied apprenticeship where you’ll develop valuable skills in laboratory testing, manufacturing processes, quality control and problem-solving, while gaining experience in a real working environment.
Duties, Responsibilities and Key Tasks
- Under supervision and in a timely manner sample, test and label incoming goods and overage materials. Maintain efficient paper and electronic filing.
- Test and report PU hose covers.
- Sample, mould and test rubber compounds to the required standard.
- Sample, test and adjust concentration levels of wash reagents from the P3 fittings tanks.
- Methodically extract cords from large hose carcass sections taken from returned hoses (manual handling and wearing of extensive PPE required).
- Methodically build and cure Flex Fatigue blocks. Monitor, extract and test cords.
- Learn and follow the health and safety requirements in relation to the job. Work in a safe manner at all times and to report incidents.
- Good housekeeping.
- Carry out the job requirements in full compliance with the Code of Conduct.
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Qualifications
Qualifications / Skills Required
- Wide range of GCSE including Maths, English and Science.
- Good communication (verbal and written).
- Self motivated.
- Well organised to meet changing priorities.
- Computer literate.
- Physically fit.
Additional Information
- Competitive Pension Scheme
- On site gym
- Bonus Scheme
- 26 days holidays plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time and shift workers)
- On site subsidized canteen
- Onsite free parking
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Referral Bonus: No
Legal Entity: Dunlop Oil & Marine Limited (0852)
Working Time: Full Time
Compensation: GBP 15000 - GBP 25000 - yearly
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