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Process Scientist Technician Apprenticeship
FCC RECYCLING (UK) LIMITED
Location: Leeds (LS9 0PJ)
Closing date: Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Posted on: 6 October 2026
Summary
Train as a Level 5 Technician Scientist while earning a salary. This hands-on apprenticeship combines practical site operations, waste treatment, sampling, testing and plant maintenance with structured scientific training. Ideal for candidates with a science background who enjoy problem-solving, teamwork and working in a physical environment
Wage: £19,656 a year
Training course: Technician scientist (level 5)
Hours: 42 hour
Start date: Monday 2 November 2026
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Complete a 36-month Level 5 Technician Scientist Apprenticeship, combining workplace learning with formal scientific training.
- Carry out hands-on operational tasks including loading, unloading and moving materials around the site safely.
- Operate and monitor industrial waste treatment processes using specialist plant and computerised systems.
- Collect samples, conduct routine testing and assist with the analysis of materials and processes.
- Carry out routine inspections, maintenance and servicing of plant and equipment, including using basic hand tools such as spanners and wrenches.
- Undertake physical and manual duties, including housekeeping, equipment checks and manual handling activities across the site.
- Accurately record test results, operational data and site documentation in line with company procedures.
- Follow all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) procedures, ensuring PPE and overalls are worn at all times.
- Work both independently and as part of a team to support the safe and efficient running of the site.
- Work flexibly to meet operational requirements, including ad-hoc shift work and a formal shift pattern after approximately 18 months.
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Where you'll work: Sycamore House Knowsthorpe Lane Leeds LS9 0PJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider: THE S & A TRANSFORM GROUP LIMITED
Training course: Technician scientist (level 5)
What you'll learn:
- Identify potential scientific techniques to meet defined objectives.
- Review and select appropriate scientific techniques to undertake required tasks.
- Source and calibrate specified instrumentation and laboratory equipment.
- Plan and perform laboratory-based investigations and scientific experimentation.
- Systematically obtain information when conducting scientific experiments.
- Record and store data in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to the development or improvement of processes and methodologies.
- Use data analysis tools and software packages to process or produce reliable, accurate data or information.
- Interpret scientific data to inform actions or recommendations and escalate where required.
- Present the results of scientific work to scientific and non-scientific audiences in written and oral form.
- Plan and prioritise own tasks and complete work to schedule whilst maintaining compliance with internal and external requirements.
- Contribute to recommendations, improvements, or scientific solutions to meet the requirements of internal or external customers.
- Identify, develop or contribute to solutions to technical problems.
- Collaborate with stakeholders and identify results requiring further investigation or escalation.
- Keeps up to date with advances in scientific and sector working practices and technologies.
- Shares best practice across the team.
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Requirements
Essential qualifications:
- A Level in: Chemistry (grade Pass)
Desirable qualifications:
- BTEC in: Applied Science (grade Pass)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience.
Skills:
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
Other requirements:
- Working towards a full UK driving licence.
About this employer
FCC Environment helps keep Leeds clean by managing waste responsibly and promoting recycling and sustainability.
Company benefits:
- Paid lunch
- On-site parking
- Fully funded level 5 scientist apprenticeship
- PPE & overalls provided
- Career progression opportunity
After this apprenticeship
Full-time position following completion of apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is: THE S & A TRANSFORM GROUP LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057552.
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Closes in 24 days (Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
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