Quality Control Mechanical Laboratory Apprentice

Quality Control Mechanical Laboratory Apprentice

HEXCEL COMPOSITES LTD
Cambridge (CB22 4QB)
Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 October 2026

Summary

You will support the Quality Control team in ensuring that finished products meet established quality standards. The apprentice will develop practical laboratory skills while undertaking a recognised apprenticeship programme, gaining testing experience in mechanical testing, laboratory operations, and quality systems.

Wage: £26,520 a year

Training course: Laboratory technician (level 3)

Hours: 8.30am - 4.45pm Monday - Friday. 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date: Monday 2 November 2026

Duration: 2 years

Positions available: 1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with routine laboratory sample preparation and testing of finished products
• Prepare samples and laboratory equipment for analysis
• Perform Mechanical 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
• 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

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider: CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED

Training course: Laboratory technician (level 3)

What you'll learn

• 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 e.g energy, water and waste
• 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 e.g. weighing, pipetting, filtering, spectroscopic techniques, chromatography techniques
• 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 e. g calculation of median and standard deviation, production of graphs
• Demonstrate problem solving techniques including identification of sources of error and how they can be reduced e.g. human error
• Use standard software packages and applications e.g. Microsoft Office suite
• 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 e.g. supervisors, literature etc. in order to contribute to solutions
• Participate in continuous performance improvement of systems and processes relevant to the work environment e.g. workplace organisation techniques, accreditation (e.g. ISO, UKAS) and proficiency testing
• Evaluate data, recognise and call attention to anomalous or unusual results