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Labratory Technician Apprenticeship
| Posting date: | 05 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13,338 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Monday - Friday upto 30 hours per week |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 June 2026 |
| Location: | Ramsey, London, PE26 1JU |
| Company: | Skills 4 Pharmacy |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | VAC-04466 |
Summary
(Ramsey) Key Duties (with training and supervision):
- Receive and log incoming dental work and prescriptions
- Prepare work for production (organising cases, tracking stages, meeting deadlines)
- Assist with model work where required (e.g., trimming, articulation support)
- Support Crown & Bridge production processes as skills develop (e.g., preparation tasks across the workflow)
- Assist with finishing and polishing support under supervision
- Carry out basic quality checks (presentation, completeness, basic fit checks on models where applicable)
- Maintain a clean, organised work area and follow lab housekeeping procedures
- Follow infection control, health & safety, and PPE requirements
- Support packing, labelling, and preparing work for dispatch
- Complete apprenticeship coursework and build portfolio evidence in line with deadlines
Skills & Qualities Needed
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Interest in science, design, or healthcare
• Ability to follow precise instructions
• Patience and focus
• Basic IT skills (especially for digital dentistry)
• Teamwork and communication skills
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Flexible arrangement available to make up 30 hours per week (agreed rota within the above hours)
Apprenticeship:
You will undertake the Laboratory Technician apprenticeship (Dental Pathway) alongside on-the-job training in a dental laboratory environment.
Career Progression
After completing the apprenticeship, you can:
• Become a qualified Dental Technician
• Specialise in areas like:
• Crown & bridge work
• Orthodontics
• Prosthetics (dentures)
• Move into senior, supervisory, or lab management roles
• Start your own dental lab businessTraining to be Provided
- Receive and log incoming dental work and prescriptions
- Prepare work for production (organising cases, tracking stages, meeting deadlines)
- Assist with model work where required (e.g., trimming, articulation support)
- Support Crown & Bridge production processes as skills develop (e.g., preparation tasks across the workflow)
- Assist with finishing and polishing support under supervision
- Carry out basic quality checks (presentation, completeness, basic fit checks on models where applicable)
- Maintain a clean, organised work area and follow lab housekeeping procedures
- Follow infection control, health & safety, and PPE requirements
- Support packing, labelling, and preparing work for dispatch
- Complete apprenticeship coursework and build portfolio evidence in line with deadlines
Skills & Qualities Needed
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Interest in science, design, or healthcare
• Ability to follow precise instructions
• Patience and focus
• Basic IT skills (especially for digital dentistry)
• Teamwork and communication skills
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Flexible arrangement available to make up 30 hours per week (agreed rota within the above hours)
Apprenticeship:
You will undertake the Laboratory Technician apprenticeship (Dental Pathway) alongside on-the-job training in a dental laboratory environment.
Career Progression
After completing the apprenticeship, you can:
• Become a qualified Dental Technician
• Specialise in areas like:
• Crown & bridge work
• Orthodontics
• Prosthetics (dentures)
• Move into senior, supervisory, or lab management roles
• Start your own dental lab businessTraining to be Provided
Laboratory Technician Level 3
Apprenticeship Duration12 Months