Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16,640 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Monday - Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Solihull, Midlands, B90 2JZ |
| Company: | Skills 4 Pharmacy |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | VAC-04005 |
Summary
Key Duties (with training and supervision):
- Receive and log incoming dental work and prescriptions
- Prepare work for production (organising cases, tracking stages, meeting deadlines)
- Assist with model work where required (e.g., trimming, articulation support)
- Support Crown & Bridge production processes as skills develop (e.g., preparation tasks across the workflow)
- Assist with finishing and polishing support under supervision
- Carry out basic quality checks (presentation, completeness, basic fit checks on models where applicable)
- Maintain a clean, organised work area and follow lab housekeeping procedures
- Follow infection control, health & safety, and PPE requirements
- Support packing, labelling, and preparing work for dispatch
- Complete apprenticeship coursework and build portfolio evidence in line with deadlines
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Flexible arrangement available to make up 20 hours per week (agreed rota within the above hours)
Apprenticeship:
You will undertake the Laboratory Technician apprenticeship (Dental Pathway) alongside on-the-job training in a dental laboratory environment.
What You’ll Gain:
Paid work experience and structured training in a dental laboratory
A nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification (Dental Pathway)
Development of specialist skills in Crown & Bridge workflows and quality standardsTraining to be Provided
- Receive and log incoming dental work and prescriptions
- Prepare work for production (organising cases, tracking stages, meeting deadlines)
- Assist with model work where required (e.g., trimming, articulation support)
- Support Crown & Bridge production processes as skills develop (e.g., preparation tasks across the workflow)
- Assist with finishing and polishing support under supervision
- Carry out basic quality checks (presentation, completeness, basic fit checks on models where applicable)
- Maintain a clean, organised work area and follow lab housekeeping procedures
- Follow infection control, health & safety, and PPE requirements
- Support packing, labelling, and preparing work for dispatch
- Complete apprenticeship coursework and build portfolio evidence in line with deadlines
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Flexible arrangement available to make up 20 hours per week (agreed rota within the above hours)
Apprenticeship:
You will undertake the Laboratory Technician apprenticeship (Dental Pathway) alongside on-the-job training in a dental laboratory environment.
What You’ll Gain:
Paid work experience and structured training in a dental laboratory
A nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification (Dental Pathway)
Development of specialist skills in Crown & Bridge workflows and quality standardsTraining to be Provided
Laboratory Technician Level 3
Apprenticeship Duration12 Months