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MONOCON INTERNATIONAL REFRACTORIES LTD
Apprenticeship Level 6
Apply by: 14/08/2026
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About The Role
Laboratory work for Research and development, as well as quality purposes. General laboratory duties as expected in a small but busy refractories laboratory encompassing materials testing and uses.
Key Responsibilities
- General laboratory duties within a busy manufacturing adjacent laboratory
- Assistance with quality control and assurance processes
- Assistance with research and development projects
- Production environment support as required by the business
- Upholding high quality standards for both production processes and laboratory activities
- Safe and appropriate usage of laboratory machinery, equipment and materials, including working with high temperatures and heavy machinery
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Tests Conducted Including But Not Limited To
- Particle size analysis
- Mixing, drying and firing
- Porosity determination
- Firing and drying tests
- Mechanical properties testing (CCS, CMOR, HMOR)
- Abrasion testing
- Entering data and maintaining data integrity, use of computer equipment and computer security
Things To Consider
- The ability to get to the worksite based in Doncaster via public transport or your own transport
- Physical ability to lift and handle weights of around 15kg when required
- The working environment may contain dust and hazardous substances, and sometimes have loud noises
- PPE will always be provided
Potential for a wide range of future career paths at Monocon, including product and process development, product management, sales, production management and product support.
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About the Employer
Working as part of a small, but busy team in the technical department laboratory of a major refractory materials manufacturer based outside Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The ideal candidate would be a driven and ambitious individual with a keen eye for detail.
Skills Required
- IT skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Indpendent
- Trustworthy and Honest
Training Provider
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Course/Training
Materials science technologist (degree) (level 6)
Apply by: 14/08/2026
Apply now on the GOV.UK apprenticeship site
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