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Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

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Job Information

Procter & Gamble Laboratory Technician Apprentice (Level 5 HND) in Reading, United Kingdom

Job Location

Reading

Job Description

Do you want to be part of the advancement of global brands like Gillette, Oral-B and Head & Shoulders? Procter & Gamble (P&G) own some of the world’s best loved brands and we have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Laboratory Technician Scientist Apprentice!

This 3 year Laboratory Technician Scientist Apprenticeship (Level 5) will provide first class training within a global fast moving consumer goods company, working within our Research & Development department at our Reading Innovation Centre. You’ll join project teams working across the lab and have ownership and accountability for delivering data and scientific insights for your real-life projects with a direct impact on the business.

This apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with CSR as a Further Education provider. CSR Scientific Training is the UK’s leading training provider for science and healthcare science apprenticeships, with over 12 years’ experience in delivering apprenticeship standards in partnership with 100’s of the UK’s world-leading scientific employers.

What to Expect:

  • Working in regulated laboratory environments and systems to the highest quality and safety standards.

  • Learning scientific techniques to measure our products for performance, stability and safety and understanding how this supports the full scope of the product cycle from innovation through to launch.

  • Undertaking data analysis from this testing; identifying trends and any errors, reporting this data back and applying scientific methods to identify causes and achieve solutions.

  • Creating and formulating chemistries for use during grooming and beauty care routines on some of our biggest brands.

  • Learning how to plan and perform laboratory-based scientific investigations and experiments using specialised techniques, following specified methodologies, and quality standards.

  • Collaborating with stakeholders and communicating scientific information.

Please note, you will be expected to be on site at our Reading R&D Centre 4 days a week for the practical elements of your learning. The vocational learning towards your BTEC Level 5 HND will take place online one day per week, with some practical elements taking place in Sutton Coldfield throughout the duration of the 3-year apprenticeship. Expenses associated with travel to Sutton Coldfield will be paid for by P&G in line with our Travel & Expenses Policy.

What We Offer You:

  • Training and Qualifications: You will be fully trained in all aspects of your role, with a project supervisor and manager to coach and develop you. After successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will have a Level 5 HND qualification in Applied Science (Chemistry or Biology Pathway)

  • Responsibilities from Day 1: during your apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to collaborate on real business-related work.

  • Dynamic and Respectful Work Environment: employees are at the core, we value every individual and encourage work-life balance. Our Reading Innovation Centre is home to over 200+ scientists and engineers, the site is friendly, diverse and has a rich history of best-in-class innovation.

  • Compensation and Benefits: This is a paid apprenticeship, on top of your salary, which is reviewed annually, you can expect a whole range of benefits including: Double Match Pension Scheme; Private Medical Insurance; P&G Contributed Share Programme; 25 Days Holiday and more.

  • Future Career Prospects: Successful apprentices have the potential to secure a full-time position with P&G after graduation. As a 'build from within' company, our people start at entry level and progress through the organization.

Job Qualifications

What we look for:

  • Education: 5 GCSE grades A-C (Level 4 - 9) including Math, English, and Double Science PLUS A level or equivalent in a Science subject (Grade C or above). Please include your predicted grades if actual grades are not yet available at time of application.

  • Natural curiosity and a strong to desire to learn.

  • A passion for problem solving and delivering results.

  • A deep-rooted respect for and compliance with safety rules and working practices.

  • Ability and initiative to work proactively to achieve team goals.

  • Evidence of passion and achievements in academic and/or non-academic activities. Tell us what you’re proud of – be it playing a musical instrument or holding down a job alongside your studies. We want to get to know you!

    Please note, this is a non-degree level apprenticeship suitable for school-leavers. If you already have a degree, please take a look at our graduate and entry level positions which are available throughout the year and more appropriate for you.

    Application deadline: 28th June 2024

    Start date: 2nd September 2024

    At P&G #weseeequal

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work.

    We champion social mobility and believe socio-economic status should not be a barrier to accessing job opportunities. That’s why in addition to this apprenticeship being paid, we offer provision of all the necessary technology and electronic equipment, access to a range of benefits, and financial support if you need it.

    We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please click here (https://faq.pgwebtools.com/disability-accommodation-request/?fl_builder)   if you require an accommodation during the application process. Please make sure to wait to hear back from us regarding your accommodation before proceeding with the online assessment, we thank you in advance for your patience.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000106685

Job Segmentation

Internships (Job Segmentation)

P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship.

The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.

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