Are you interested in a career supporting world-leading research? Apply for this opportunity from the University of Oxford!
We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Laboratory Technician to join us in The Centre for Applied Superconductivity (CfAS) in the Materials department.
This a varied role, where you will learn to operate, maintain and repair vacuum equipment, electrical testing equipment, furnaces and other experimental facilities, and at a later point of your apprenticeship you will also learn how to perform alignment, calibration and technical troubleshooting. Technical support is valued very highly in the department because it is key to facilitating the internationally leading research being carried out, ensuring that the equipment and laboratories run efficiently and safely.
The CfAS laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for carrying out research and development activities.
These include vacuum systems for making complex materials in the form of thin coatings, other materials fabrication facilities, and equipment for characterising the physical properties of materials, as well as specialist facilities for testing the electrical properties of superconducting materials at low temperature (below -250oC).
The varied and evolving nature of the research carried out in our laboratories requires us to regularly adapt and design new bespoke components for our kit.
About the apprenticeship
As part of this role, you will undertake Apprenticeship training with Abingdon and Witney College, where you will complete a Level 2 Engineering Operative and Level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship standard. For this apprenticeship, you will work at the Materials department in the University of Oxford. As part of your apprenticeship, you will be required to attend Abingdon & Witney College’s Abingdon Campus 3 days a week in year 1, and 1 day a week in years 2 and 3.
In total, it will take 3 and a half years to complete all elements of the apprenticeship, with support from the Department, University, and College throughout.
For more information, please visit: https://www.apprenticeships.ox.ac.uk
Location: Centre of Applied Superconductivity Department of Materials, Parks Road, Oxford
Grade and salary: Apprentice Grade 1:£20,047per annum
Hours: Full time(36.5 hours)
Contract type: Fixed-term Apprenticeship (3.5years)
About you
You will be passionate about starting your career in Engineering and excited about the opportunity of becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford. You may be starting your career or you may be looking for a career change.
To complete the level 2 and 3 apprenticeships you will need to evidence passes at 9-4 or A*-C in GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent. If you did not achieve these grades, do not let that put you off from applying as you can study Functional Skills as part of the apprenticeship giving you the equivalent qualifications needed. To help check that you have the potential to achieve these, Abingdon and Witney College will ask you to complete a short initial assessment during the application process. There are also government residency requirements for Apprenticeship funding which the Training Provider will be able to advise on.
What we offer
Our apprentices are never on their own, you will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team. You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the university. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region. We will provide you with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.
Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their Apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career.
You will receive 38 days’ annual leave inclusive of Bank Holiday and fixed closure dates, discounted travel, an excellent contributory pension scheme, and student discount. You will also be part of the University’s annual apprenticeship awards.
Contact us and apply
Apply nowIf you would like further information or support in your application, please contact:
- Dr Clara Barker – Recruiting Manager – clara.barker@materials.ox.ac.uk
- Tessa Williams – Abingdon and Witney College – Tess.Williams@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Monday 23 May 2022 only applications received before this closing date and time will be considered.
Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date. Interviews will be taking place in the Department of Materials, University of Oxford.
If you have concerns about travel or accessibility please do not hesitate to contact us.
