ROXUK00170 Chemistry Degree Apprenticeship

Roxel is an Anglo-French Company that designs, develops and manufactures a range of solid propellant rocket motors for use in tactical missiles. Its operations are spread across several sites in the UK and France and it has an annual turnover of about £250M and nearly 1000 staff, with 300 in the UK.

The UK operations are entirely based at Summerfield, Kidderminster where we now have a requirement for a Chemistry Degree Apprentice to work in Materials and Energetics Labs.

This is a great opportunity for an individual to develop new skills and embark on a career with Roxel UK. You will gain an overall awareness and appreciation of the defence industry by supporting key areas such as design, development and manufacturing of rocket motors as well as developing specific skills in a lab-based environment, developing knowledge in the materials and energetics used to produce the products made at Roxel UK.

The Role

OVERVIEW OF ROLE
The role will include training within the explosive laboratory, performing routine analysis including:
• Infrared spectroscopy
• Karl Fischer Testing
• High Performance Liquid Chromatography
• Gravimetric Analysis
• Gas Chromatography
• Mechanical Testing
• Thermal Analysis
• Many other techniques
There will then be the opportunity within the Energetics and Materials team to work on research programmes and develop and understand key materials.

TRAINING DETAILS
The selected candidate will be enrolled in a Level 6 Laboratory Science Degree program with Manchester Metropolitan University with online tutorial day release, one university residential per year, whilst receiving on-the-job training with the team, the remainder of the working week. They will participate in a structured rotation through all Laboratories, benefiting from expert mentorship from team members. Additionally, the successful applicant will join a strong apprenticeship network, fostering mutual learning and support among peers.

QUALITIES WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• Interest and aptitude in chemistry
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
• Strong planning and prioritising activities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills at all levels of the organisation
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work on their own and with a team
• Good Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills

PERSONALITY TRAITS WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• To be ethically happy working in the Defence industry.
• Proactive attitude.
• Confident to challenge when required when it comes to safety requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• GCSE grade 5 and above in English, Maths and Science
• To have achieved at least two subjects at A Level (or equivalent), including Chemistry.

FURTHER INFORMATION
• Must be 18 at the point of employment starting.
• This will be a two stage interview.
• The role is not eligible for Hybrid Working.
• Office working hours.
• The position is being advertised internally and externally.

How to apply

Please follow the application process below to send us your CV and motivation letter.

Please specify your salary expectations as part of your application.

Please note: Obtaining a Security Clearance is a requirement of employment at Roxel UK. Please check guidelines by looking on the below link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels

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