Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) - Porvair Filtration


Company:	Tiro Training Ltd
Salary:	£20,000 to £22,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Fareham, PO15 5RT
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Apprenticeship
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are pleased to offer an opportunity for a Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join the team to support day-to-day lab operations and provide technical assistance to ensure smooth and efficient workflows.

This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a future career in laboratory science, offering opportunities to develop a broad range of technical and scientific skills in a supportive environment:

Preparation and analysis of filters, media and materials to establish performance/ build quality/ effects of operating environment.

Analyse and present collected data using Excel.

Compile test reports for internal and external customers.

Communicate effectively with external customers and internal team verbally and via email / teams

Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Administration of Technical Services Calibration and Calibration Database

Lab Supply Purchasing

Administration of Credit Card

Practical work includes but not limited to:

SEM / EDX, Microscope and digital Image analysis for contaminants and build quality.

Tensile strength, permeability, bubble point, sulphate reducing bacteria, bead challenge, Strauss Intergranular Corrosion resistance, corrosion analysis and Porometry testing.

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