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QA Laboratory Technician Apprentice

BOSTIK LIMITED · QUALITRAIN LIMITED
Location
Stafford
Postcode
ST16 3EH
Salary
£14,560 to £23,132.20 a year
Duration
1 Year 2 Months
Hours per week
35h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Quality practitioner (level 4)
Start date
20 July 2026
Application deadline
8 July 2026
Posted
9 June 2026
Vacancy reference
2000035855
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

About the role

Key Objectives:

  • Gain the knowledge and practical skills required to complete the
  • Quality Practitioner apprenticeship
  • Develop strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Support quality and compliance activities across the site

Main Responsibilities Quality & Testing:

  • Carry out performance testing on products to meet customer, certification and regulatory standards
  • Support in-process and quality control testing activities
  • Perform raw material testing in line with site protocols
  • Complete hygiene sampling and laboratory equipment calibrations

Compliance & Documentation:

  • Assist the Quality Officer with product certification and compliance work
  • Generate Certificates of Conformity and Certificates of Analysis
  • Quarantine and release products in accordance with site procedures
  • Collect and correctly store retain samples

Quality Improvement & Support:

  • Identify and report non-conformances or production deviations.
  • Support customer complaint investigations
  • Contribute to quality improvement projects and data analysis using statistical process control
  • Assist with internal audits, PFMEA, MSA and SPC studies following appropriate training

Safety & Standards:

  • Adhere to Bostik’s health and safety practices at all times
  • Ensure equipment is calibrated and accurate to maintain reliable measurement systems
  • Respond to internal and external customer requests promptly

Working Environment:

  • A large and diverse manufacturing site producing various adhesive technologies to high standards of quality, safety and sustainability
  • A collaborative team focused on delivering products that meet customer expectations reliably and consistently

Essential:

  • GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English, maths and Science (Chemistry desirable)
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Confident written and verbal communication skills
  • Competent in Microsoft applications

Requirements

GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English, maths and Science (Chemistry desirable). Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Confident written and verbal communication skills. Competent in Microsoft applications.

Working week

Monday - Friday, working hours TBC

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsNumber skillsTeam working

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Desired
GCSE · Chemistry · Grade 4

Training & development

  • Quality Practitioner Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard 
Future prospects
  • An opportunity to join the company

About BOSTIK LIMITED

Bostik Ltd design, manufactures and market bonding solutions for construction, industry and the general public.