Apprentice - FAS Drugs Lab Technician
Technician Apprenticeship
We are you looking for the right person who welcomes the challenges of a demanding but rewarding role, where every day you'll be making a genuine difference to people's lives, whilst working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
This exciting new apprenticeship working within EMSOU's forensic Team is exactly what you're looking for, then we would encourage you to apply.
With this popular role you'll have the opportunity to gain practical and invaluable experience while working alongside a dedicated team of professionals. The right candidate for the role is tech-savvy and meticulous in their work to ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day business.As well as good people skills to communicate with colleagues and external stakeholders.
The apprenticeship scheme is open to individuals who are 18 and above however applicants aged 17+ can also apply as long as they turn 18 by the time they start. Successful candidates will commence in the role towards the end of August 2022. However please note that this date may be subject to change.
The role offers fantastic development and career prospects within Nottinghamshire police. To apply please complete and attached all necessary requirements essential for you to apply before the deadline.
What to expect
The current apprenticeship's offers an opportunity for a Level 3 Qualification Business Administration in the following area, please see the attached job descriptions for further information:
- 1x EMSOU lab technician
- The 18-to-24-month scheme aims to equip apprentices with various skills and knowledge across a wide academic area, whilst gaining an insight into how police staff, support officers work on the frontline.
What are the hours and pay?
Nottinghamshire Police apprentices will be employed on an 18-to-24-month contract. The working week is 37 hours however as part of the apprenticeship you will be allocated 20% of this time to study. You'll be paid a living wage on this apprenticeship to allow you the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and experience in the support staff functions of Nottinghamshire Police, giving you the chance to become a valued member of one of our many departments within Headquarters.
What is the recruitment process?
This apprenticeship programme will be open to individuals who have the drive, ambition, and desire to contribute to the success of the Police Service.
As part of the application, process candidates are required to complete a series of questions and a 500-word supporting statement. When completing this please evidence your skillset against the role profile, which is attached to this advert. CV's will not be accepted.
- Shortlisting will take based on questions and statement provided.
- Successful candidates will be shortlisted and then be invited to interview.
- If you have passed the interview, conditional offers are made, subject to references, vetting and medical.
- References: Nottinghamshire Police will be contacting your referees
- Vetting: Nottinghamshire Police vetting you will request some information from you to commence you individual vetting checks
- Medical: You will be required to complete a medical questionnaire.
Educational requirements
Minimum requirements to apply for this role are 5 GCSE's A*- C. Candidates will have the opportunity to attach their qualifications during the online application. Individuals who have not yet obtained their GCSE results are required to attach their predicted grades.
In addition to attaching your qualifications, you also need to ensure that you attach the relevant reference information.
Nottinghamshire Police is committed to Equality & Diversity and is keen to recruit people with a wide range of skills and experiences and an understanding of cultural issues. We are particularly encouraging females and other under-represented groups within Nottinghamshire including those with a disability to join us.
Further information can be obtained from Ron Lawrence on 101 Ext: 3106832 or by e-mailing
For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer. However, an agreement has been made whereby all tenure and length of service will be honoured.
Vetting Level - Management- you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.
All applicants will be subject to the Force Vetting Policy.
Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.