Future Towns Innovation Hub (FTIH), University of Southampton
Are you passionate about innovation, hands-on learning, and making a real impact in your community? Join the Technicians Workshop at the Future Towns Innovation Hub (FTIH) — a cutting-edge facility supporting education, research, and enterprise.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in a high-tech environment equipped with a variety of tools and equipment. You’ll work alongside a dedicated technical team to support the development, maintenance, and efficient operation of our environmental research laboratories.
Upon successful completion of the Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship, you’ll progress into a Level 2b Technical and Experimental (TAE) role at the University.
What You’ll Need
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including English, maths and science)
Willingness to sit and pass aptitude tests
A keen interest in technical support, innovation, and sustainability
Why Join Us?
We are proud signatories of the Technician Commitment and partner affiliates of the National Technician Development Centre (NTDC). As part of our technical community, you’ll benefit from:
Mentoring and networking opportunities
Professional registration and career development
Training and support tailored to your growth
About FTIH
FTIH is a one-stop-shop for place innovation, leveraging world-class expertise to create happy, healthy, and prosperous places. We provide affordable access to vital tools for SMEs and support university labs, driving innovation without high costs.
Be part of something bigger. Shape the future with us.
Apply Now and start your journey toward a rewarding technical career.
Salary
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, pay will be the lowest spine point of Level 2b, which is Spine Point 17, £ 26,942 full-time equivalent.
In year one of the apprenticeship, pay will be 60 per cent of this lowest spine point value, before increasing to 70 per cent in year two and to 80 per cent in year three.
* NB - Notwithstanding the provisions set out above, all apprentices will receive a salary which equates to at least the applicable National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage rate for their age, where this exceeds those contractual provisions.
We are signatories of the Technician Commitment, a partner affiliate of the National Technician Development Centre (NTDC), and are committed to supporting our technical staff. We offer a wide range of opportunities including networking, mentoring, training, professional registration and career development. We are committed to all our technical staff, recognising the broad range of skills they have in support of education, research and enterprise activities. By joining Southampton you will be part of a bigger technical community, offering support and guidance.