Polymer Laboratory Technician Apprentice
Level: 3
Employer: PRISMA COLOUR LTD
Location: THORNSETT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Laboratory Technician Apprentice to join our Quality Control and Colour Development Laboratory. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a busy laboratory environment while working towards a Level 3 Polymer Processing Technician Apprenticeship.
Duration: 3 Years
Expected start date: 13/11/2026
Hours per week: 37.5 hours
Wage: (Annually)
Job role includes
You will support both the Quality Control (QC) and Research & Development (R&D) teams, helping to test products, assess colour accuracy, carry out laboratory activities and maintain high quality standards. This role is ideal for someone with a genuine interest in science, manufacturing, product development and innovation.
As part of your apprenticeship, your duties will include:
- Conducting visual and instrumental colour assessments to ensure products meet customer and quality standards.
- Testing production batches for colour shade, strength and consistency.
- Recording and maintaining accurate laboratory results and documentation.
- Monitoring production samples and reporting any out-of-specification results.
- Supporting continuous improvement activities within the laboratory.
- Assisting with colour matching and formulation development projects.
- Working closely with production and technical teams to resolve quality issues.
- Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring the laboratory is kept clean, organised and safe.
- Supporting product development activities and evaluating materials and processes.
- Following laboratory procedures, health and safety requirements and quality standards at all times.
About employer
Prisma Colour Limited is a leading global supplier of colour concentrates and additives to the thermoplastics, rubber, silicone and surface coatings industries, supplying customers in over 55 countries worldwide.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent position within Prisma Colour's technical team, with opportunities to progress into Quality Control, Product Development, Research & Development, Colour Matching or other specialist technical roles.
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Basic IT
- Positive attidtude
