Apprentice Chemist

Summary

Apprentice Chemist vacancy with a leading construction chemicals company. Opportunities to work with a wide range of materials technology. Fully funded apprenticeship opportunity: 4 days on site in Tamworth, 1 day at the Training Provider p.w. Competitive pay, 26 annual leave days per year plus bank holidays, Up to 4% employer/employee pension.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course

Materials science technologist (degree) (level 6)

Hours

30 hours per week at Fosroc site in Tamworth - Days to be confirmed. Timings: 08:00am to 16:00pm each day with a 30 minute unpaid break. 1 day per week release for study at partnering institution. Timings to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Support the successful development of new Fosroc products
Provide Technical Service Support, as required
Ensure all practical lab and site activities are in full accordance with HSE and other related policies
Maintain testing equipment and lab areas
Follow good practice and rigorous adherence to test methods and protocols
Provide high-level technical support to the Fosroc UK operating company, relating to alternative materials evaluations, resolving production issues, product testing and application demonstrations.
Ensure all work activities are appropriately undertaken

Where you’ll work

Drayton Manor Business Park Coleshill Road
Staffordshire
Tamworth
England
B78 3XN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

Your training course

Materials science technologist (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Utilise cognitive and practical skills in conjunction with adaptability and versatility in technical support both in-house and to clients to improve manufacturing processes, problem solving, innovation, and scale up formulations.
Determine and use industry standard and emerging digital technologies and data analysis tools to complete work activities and address problems that are ill defined or involve numerous interacting factors.
Critically evaluate actions, methodologies, and results and their implications in analysing materials against parameters in product specifications.
Conduct and interpret failure analysis of engineering components using relevant methodologies and systems such as but not limited to, for example, microscopy, macroscopy, and chemical analysis.
Write clear and succinct technical and analytical reports.
Research, adapt and test new technologies through materials characterisation feedback.
Interpret, develop and implement UK and international materials standards, procedures and specifications across a range of operations and contexts.
Maintain a working knowledge of a range of project management and financial management techniques to complete projects relevant to their discipline.
Utilise emotional intelligence and identify a range of supervisory, management, and leadership skills in developing the ability to mentor, direct or lead teams or individuals.
Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders using the appropriate language register both verbally and in writing.
Utilise cognitive and practical skills in conjunction with adaptability and versatility in technical support both in-house and to clients to improve manufacturing processes, problem solving, innovation, and scale up formulations.
Determine and use industry standard and emerging digital technologies and data analysis tools to complete work activities and address problems that are ill defined or involve numerous interacting factors.
Critically evaluate actions, methodologies, and results and their implications in analysing materials against parameters in product specifications.
Conduct and interpret failure analysis of engineering components using relevant methodologies and systems such as but not limited to, for example, microscopy, macroscopy, and chemical analysis.
Write clear and succinct technical and analytical reports.
Research, adapt and test new technologies through materials characterisation feedback.
Interpret, develop and implement UK and international materials standards, procedures and specifications across a range of operations and contexts.
Maintain a working knowledge of a range of project management and financial management techniques to complete projects relevant to their discipline.
Utilise emotional intelligence and identify a range of supervisory, management, and leadership skills in developing the ability to mentor, direct or lead teams or individuals.
Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders using the appropriate language register both verbally and in writing.

Your training plan

1 day per week release for study at partnering institution

30 hours per week at Fosroc site in Tamworth, this includes 6 hours per week to support the University course

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

Chemistry (grade 3)
Mathmatics (grade 3)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Science (grade BTEC)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Support provided when lifting. Notes: Working Environment: Processes can produce dust, vapour, fume and noise. Engineering controls are taken to remove the potential for hazard. Where this proves impossible or impractical, PPE will be used as a measure of last resort. PPE is provided in accordance with site / task requirements.

About this company

Fosroc is a leading international manufacturer and supplier of high performance chemicals for the construction industry, with a particular focus on concrete and cement. But we don’t just supply world-renowned products, we deliver complete construction solutions – from advice and training to site support.

https://www.fosroc.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Option to progress in a science based role or transferable skills within the business group.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FOSROC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Rachael Jennings

Rachael.Jennings@fosroc.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000306764.

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Company’s application instructions

First round: Teams interview (up to 1 hour) Second round: Face to Face interview on site with tour (up to 1 hour) Interviews to take place 14th April 2025.

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