Apprentice Laboratory Technician (Paint & Coatings Formulation)

Key Responsibilities:

Formulation: Assist senior chemists in weighing, mixing, and formulating new paint batches and raw materials (pigments, resins, and additives) Quality Testing: Carry out viscosity, gloss, colour matching, and durability tests using specialised laboratory equipment Data Recording: Accurately record data, analyse your results, and maintain detailed documentation Safety & Compliance: Maintain a clean, COSHH-compliant laboratory environment and adhere strictly to health and safety standards Apprenticeship Studies: Complete all required coursework, attend training sessions, and actively apply your academic learning to the workplace

Training:

You will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship with an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' training provider, CSR Scientific Training, which will include: 

Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Laboratory Technician On-the-job competency training Theoretical knowledge - BTEC Level 3 Applied Science (if required) 

The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week with some face-to-face practical sessions/exams in Birmingham (if BTEC is included).

Upon successful completion, apprentices can apply for professional registration as a Registered Science Technician, RSciTech, with either the Institute of Physics, Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion, there may be the opportunity to progress into a full-time position.

Employer Description:

Jaytees Paints are a specialist coatings manufacturer focusing on the alloy wheel repair and remanufacturing industry. The business is based in Alcester, Warwickshire (UK) and has been trading since 2008.

Our core product lines are water and solvent-borne basecoats, where we have over 300 OEM colour-matched variants available. These are designed to be used in a powder coating environment as well as in SMART repair, and can be flatted using abrasives. They will also not chip or flake when lathe cut.

For diamond cut wheels, we have a range of direct adhesion to metal clear coats in gloss, satin, matt and stormy black finishes, as well as preparatory solvents to begin the process.

We also provide a range of Powder Coating products, which are Toll manufactured under licence to Jaytees formula. These include primers and clear coats for both ‘box oven’ and ‘chain on edge’ technology, plus a range of special effects colours.

Colour styling development is available for Tier One Vehicle manufacturers, by our team of laboratory based, in-house colour technicians. 

Working Hours :
8am - 4pm Monday - Friday (18-24 months depending on if BTEC is required)

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience