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Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is looking for a Laboratory Technician Apprentice in Sheffield. This role involves supporting daily lab tasks, conducting mechanical and metallurgical testing, and maintaining high safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess initiative, motivation, and a willingness to learn, with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and achieve a Level 3 qualification. Join us to develop your engineering skills and advance your career in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

  • Support day-to-day lab tasks with accurate recording of results.
  • Carry out mechanical and metallurgical testing.
  • Assistance in producing technical reports and compliance verification.

Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day business requirements for laboratory testing.
  • Verify compliance with specifications and report deviations.
  • Maintain equipment and ensure laboratory safety.

Skills

Initiative
Highly Motivated
Willingness to learn
Job description

Join Howco Group as a Laboratory Technician Apprentice! Support day-to-day lab tasks, carry out mechanical & metallurgical testing, prepare samples, record results, and assist with reports. Gain hands‑on experience, develop engineering skills, and achieve a Level 3 qualification.

  • Supporting day-to-day business requirements for the laboratory processing work and testing
  • Carry out mechanical testing, metallurgy and routine laboratory sample preparation in an accurate and professional manner to tight timescales, with full and accurate recording of results on worksheets
  • Verify compliance with specifications and requirements and to immediately report any deviations
  • Assist with producing material test certificates and producing technical reports as required
  • Provide support for in-house testing procedures
  • To work in accordance with Internal Procedures
  • Performing metallurgical and mechanical tasks
  • Deliver testing within agreed timescales, with right first-time aptitude
  • Accurate working and recording of results
  • Good laboratory housekeeping, including keeping equipment, clean and functional
  • Flexibility to meet customer requirements at all times, adopt safe behaviour by exercising due regard for the health and safety of yourself, colleagues, and clients, in line with the Company's policies and procedures
  • Fulfilling career within out Test Laboratory facility
About the Employer

Howco Group is a leading provider of high‑quality engineered solutions, specialising in precision metal processing and manufacturing. With a strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement, Howco supports a wide range of industries by delivering reliable products and exceptional service. The company fosters a collaborative, people‑focused culture, offering opportunities for skill development and career growth.

Skills Required
  • Initiative
  • Highly Motivated
  • Willingness to learn
Training Provider

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Course/Training

Process industry manufacturing technician (level 3)

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