L3 Laboratory Technician Apprentice

Overview

Requisition Number: 29913

Company: Springfields Fuels Ltd

Location: Salwick Preston, GB

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow. Westinghouse is committed to innovation and reimagining the possible across the nuclear industry.

Role

Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprentice. You will work toward achieving an Advanced Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship at Level 3, combining college-based learning with practical, on-the-job training and the completion of assignments and a detailed portfolio. You will manage your time to complete coursework on schedule while performing your role.

The Springfields Analytical Services Department is based at our Salwick site (on-site role).

Development Journey

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will work with several departments across Westinghouse Springfields, gaining an understanding of how teams collaborate to support the wider business. You will engage with external partners to develop an understanding of our processes and operations, including analysing samples and collecting, sharing, and interpreting data with other teams. Training will expose you to multiple scientific disciplines, including Chemistry, Metrology, and Materials Science. Towards the end of the programme, you will have opportunities to apply for roles within Westinghouse Springfields.

Your Training

In addition to hands-on experience in the analytical sciences, you will develop transferable skills such as communication and teamwork through close collaboration with operational areas.

Pathway

From day one, you will be site-based and fully immersed in the apprenticeship programme. Alongside your role, you will complete college coursework, assignments, and a detailed portfolio. You will work with multiple departments, collaborate with external partners, analyse samples, and collect and share data with wider teams as part of your development.

Entry Requirements

• 5 GCSEs, including Maths, English, and Science, at grades 5–9 (A–C), BTEC, or equivalent qualifications

How We\’ll Support You

You will work as part of a laboratory team responsible for preparing, analysing, and documenting materials following defined administrative procedures. The laboratory operates under an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited quality management system, and you will gain an understanding of how this framework supports high-quality laboratory operations. You will also receive training that supports both day-to-day activities and wider business projects. You will gain hands-on experience meeting the needs of both internal and external customers and delivering a positive service. You will develop an understanding of how we manufacture, monitor, and certify materials on site, and how resources and people are brought into the business to deliver supplies and services to customers.

Start Date

We will invite you to complete online assessments in Maths and verbal reasoning if selected to progress, followed by a second-stage interview. If offered a place, you would typically start your apprenticeship in the third week of August 2026.

Why Westinghouse?

Apply today and join a team that values innovation, diversity, and your professional growth. You will also apply for a permanent on-site role after successfully completing the programme.

Benefits

• Great benefits and safety
• Peer-to-peer recognition programme
• On-the-job training delivered by experienced professionals
• Opportunity to gain a recognised qualification through a local training provider on a day-release basis
• Participation in community service events and team-building activities

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