At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct precise analytical methods and ensure high-quality service in a dynamic lab environment.
- Company: Join Alfred H Knight, a family-owned business with a global presence in analysis and consultancy.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension, life assurance, and support for your well-being.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to professional growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in science with hands-on experience and a chance to make an impact.
- Qualifications: Higher in Maths or English plus 2 science subjects; keen interest in Chemistry is essential.
The predicted salary is between 19350 - 23650 £ per year.
WHAT IS ON OFFER
Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join our team at our John Knight Laboratory in Liverpool, UK.
You will be responsible for carrying out analytical methods and standard operating practices without supervision to a high degree of precision and accuracy, ensuring that an effective and high-quality analytical service is provided to meet reporting deadlines on the various types of samples/ commodities submitted to the laboratory for analytical evaluation.
ABOUT US
Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations.
A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.
We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation.
Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis.
We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
- To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:
- REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE Required Competencies
- Flexible in terms of the ability to operate and contribute in a changing environment.
- Good attention to detail.
- A team player, working alongside others with positivity and respect.
- Presenting a positive attitude and taking pride in their work.
- High level of interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and be able to use your own initiative.
- A willingness to take full ownership of the role and to go above and beyond.
- Keen interest in Chemistry and/or other scientific principles.
- Ability to demonstrate a high degree of manual dexterity.
- Solid numeracy and IT skills.
- Required Qualifications
- Higher in Maths or English and 2 science subjects.
BENEFITS
We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.
If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.
Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Laboratory Technician PM - Degree Apprenticeship employer: AHK Group Ltd
Alfred H Knight is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for aspiring Laboratory Technicians to join a family-owned business with a rich heritage in Liverpool. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our investment in state-of-the-art facilities and technology, alongside a supportive work culture that values teamwork, respect, and individual initiative. With competitive benefits including a pension scheme and life assurance, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our global operations.
