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Quality Control Laboratory Apprentice
HEXCEL COMPOSITES LTD
Cambridge (CB22 4QB)
Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 October 2026
Wage
£26,520 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Salary is reviewed in January each year
Training course
Laboratory technician (level 3)
Hours
8:30am - 4.45pm, Monday to Friday. 37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 2 November 2026
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Summary
You will support the Quality Control team in ensuring that raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products meet established quality standards. You will develop practical laboratory skills while undertaking a recognised apprenticeship programme, gaining experience in analytical testing, laboratory operations, and quality systems.
Work
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with routine laboratory testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
- Prepare samples, reagents, standards, and laboratory equipment for analysis.
- Perform analytical testing under supervision using approved methods and procedures.
- Accurately record results in laboratory log sheets, electronic systems, and quality databases.
- Maintain laboratory equipment through routine cleaning, calibration, and performance checks.
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental requirements within the laboratory.
- Assist with stock control of laboratory consumables and reagents.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities aimed at enhancing laboratory efficiency and effectiveness.
- Complete all apprenticeship coursework and workplace training requirements.
Where you'll work
Ickleton Road
Duxford
Cambridge CB22 4QB
Training
Training provider
CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED
Course contents
- Comply with health and safety policies and procedures including HASWA, COSHH, risk assessments, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), manual handling, emergency procedures.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping, in accordance with organisation Standard Procedures.
- Order and control stocks of laboratory materials where required.
- Identify, organise, and use resources effectively to complete tasks applying the concepts of resource efficiency.
- Adhere to internal and external regulatory requirements e.g. GLP, GMP, GDP.
- Prepare for, and perform, laboratory experiments, tests, or tasks following any specified methodologies to provide reliable, accurate data.
- Demonstrate technical competence in the use of specified instruments and equipment.
- Report faults and seek diagnostic advice to maintain equipment in good working order, including calibration where required.
- Complete documentation proficiently.
- Keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results.
- Contribute to the preparation of reports.
- Use simple statistical techniques for data presentation and evaluation.
- Demonstrate problem-solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced.
- Use standard software packages and applications.
- Use Laboratory Information Management systems to support their work.
- Address non-routine problems with samples and instrumentation, within defined areas.
- Identify relevant information from scientific sources to contribute to solutions.
- Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment.
- Evaluate data, recognise, and call attention to anomalous or unusual results.
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Training schedule
You will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship which will include:
- Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Laboratory Technician.
- On-the-job competency training.
- Theoretical knowledge - BTEC Level 3 Applied Science (if required).
The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week with some face-to-face practical sessions/exams in Birmingham (if BTEC is included). Upon successful completion, apprentices can apply for professional registration as a Registered Science Technician, RSciTech, with either the Institute of Physics, Royal Society of Chemistry, or Royal Society of Biology.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in: x 5 including Maths, English, and Science (grade C/4 or above)
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Desirable qualifications
- A Level in: Science or equivalent (grade C or above)
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
Other requirements
- You must have been a UK resident for a minimum of 3 years to be eligible for this position.
- If you already hold a BSc or MSc in a closely related field, you will be ineligible for apprenticeship funding.
- Must be able to drive.
- Must be 18 years or older due to the nature of the work being carried out.
To give yourself the best chance, please ensure your application is genuine and written in your own words. Applications created solely with AI tools may not be accepted.
About this employer
From Roger Steele’s post-war laboratory in the basement of a suburban home to the production of the lunar struts of the Apollo 11 lunar landing module, Hexcel has been synonymous with innovation throughout its history. Hexcel was ready when the defence aerospace industry needed strong lightweight materials following World War II, and our company remains a leader in delivering innovative advanced composite solutions to our customers.
https://www.hexcel.com/contact-us/hexcel-duxford/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Option to join private medical
- Enhanced pension scheme
- £16 meal subsidy for the onsite restaurant each month
- Flexi policy and hybrid working where possible
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Potential progression into a full-time technician role, with longer-term development along a technical career pathway aligned to Hexcel’s grading structure and business needs.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is: CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057662.
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