Vacuum Processing Technician Apprentice

at  Science and Technology Facilities Council STFC

Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Laboratory Technician

• On-the-job competency training
• Theoretical knowledge - BTEC Level 3 Applied Science with additional training in Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, and Principles of Process Control and Fault Diagnosis
• You will be required to attend and complete the required training courses, which will also include a 4-day residential block for one of the BTEC unit

ABOUT THE ROLE AND A SUMMARY OF KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work under the guidance and support of a team of vacuum technicians, vacuum engineers and vacuum scientists
• Work safely and in line with established safety measures in the lab on a day-to-day basis
• Inspection of vacuum components
• Processing of vacuum components through a multistage system, including precision heat treatment, surface preparation through some large cleaning tanks and use of high-tech instrumentation such as total & partial pressure gauges.
• Building vacuum systems from components and using those systems to meet project vacuum requirements
• Operation of all cleaners, Ultrasound Degreaser, drying ovens, Solvent Recipe, Gas Analysers and follow fault reporting procedures
• Follow internal Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform calibration and routine maintenance of laboratory instruments and other aspects of laboratory maintenance
  Through the training provider, Cogent Skills, 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 with additional training in Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, and Principles of Process Control and Fault Diagnosis

• You will be required to attend and complete the required training courses, which will also include a 4-day residential block for one of the BTEC units

  For more information on the apprenticeship standard please visit - https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/laboratory-technician-v1-2

IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THE ROLE, WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING:

Key - (S) will be measured at shortlisting, (I) will be measured at interview, (S&I) is both.

Essential:

• Achieved or predicted to achieve 2 GCSE passes at Grade C/4 or above including Maths, English (S)
• Interest in science, engineering and technology (S&I)
• Ability to demonstrate and convey some basic technical engineering knowledge and skill (S&I)
• Have basic health and safety awareness, training will be provided (I)
• Computer literate with experience of Word, Excel and Outlook (S)
• High attention to detail (I)
• Ability to work effectively as a team (I)
• Tenacity and ability to undertake additional training through the apprenticeship alongside a full-time role (I)
• Ability to follow processes including technical instructions in English (I)
• Ability to work using own initiative. (I)

Desirable:

• An A level or equivalent level 3 qualification, preferably in maths, science or engineering (S)
• Highly organised with the ability to work independently (I)
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills (I)
• Demonstrate practical ability (S&I)