At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist chemists in formulating and testing innovative paints and coatings.
- Company: Join Jaytees Paints, a leading coatings manufacturer with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn with a Level 3 Apprenticeship and potential full-time role.
- Other info: Enjoy a hands-on learning experience in a dynamic lab environment.
- Why this job: Dive into the science of paint formulation and make a real impact in the industry.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science at grade C/4 or above required.
The predicted salary is between 19575 - 23925 £ per year.
Are you scientifically curious, practical and interested in how things are made? Join our team as an Apprentice Lab Technician. Working alongside experienced chemists, you will earn while you learn towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship, gaining hands-on experience formulating, testing and developing paints and coatings.
About the Employer: Jaytees Paints are a specialist coatings manufacturer focusing on the alloy wheel repair and remanufacturing industry. The business is based in Alcester, Warwickshire (UK) and has been trading since 2008. Our core product lines are water and solvent-borne basecoats, where we have over 300 OEM colour-matched variants available. These are designed to be used in a powder coating environment as well as in SMART repair, and can be flatted using abrasives. They will also not chip or flake when lathe cut.
For diamond cut wheels, we have a range of direct adhesion to metal clear coats in gloss, satin, matt and stormy black finishes, as well as preparatory solvents to begin the process. We also provide a range of Powder Coating products, which are Toll manufactured under licence to Jaytees formula. These include primers and clear coats for both 'box oven' and 'chain on edge' technology, plus a range of special effects colours. Colour styling development is available for Tier One Vehicle manufacturers, by our team of laboratory based, in-house colour technicians.
What You'll Do
- Formulation: Assist senior chemists in weighing, mixing, and formulating new paint batches and raw materials (pigments, resins, and additives)
- Quality Testing: Carry out viscosity, gloss, colour matching, and durability tests using specialised laboratory equipment
- Data Recording: Accurately record data, analyse your results, and maintain detailed documentation
- Safety & Compliance: Maintain a clean, COSHH-compliant laboratory environment and adhere strictly to health and safety standards
- Apprenticeship Studies: Complete all required coursework, attend training sessions, and actively apply your academic learning to the workplace
Training Outcome
Upon successful completion, there may be the opportunity to progress into a full-time position.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
Essential - GCSE - Maths, English and Science - C/4 or above
Course Information
Course: Laboratory technician (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Health and science
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday (18-24 months depending on if BTEC is required)
Expected Duration: 2 Years
Training Provider: CSR SCIENTIFIC TRAINING LIMITED
Apprentice Laboratory Technician (Paint & Coatings Formulation) in Alcester employer: JAYTEES LTD
At Jaytees Paints, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a supportive and innovative work culture. As an Apprentice Laboratory Technician in Alcester, you will benefit from hands-on training alongside experienced chemists, with opportunities for personal and professional growth through our structured apprenticeship programme. Our commitment to employee development, combined with a focus on safety and quality, makes us a rewarding place to start your career in the coatings industry.
