Apprentice Dental Laboratory Assistant (Level 3) - Bremadent Dental Laboratory, WalthamstowinLondoninLondonPUBLISHED THU 26 DEC 2024
Hands-on practical training in a real-world dental laboratory environment, enhancing your skills and knowledge.
Opportunity to work with advanced technologies, including 3D modeling and printing, preparing you for modern dental practices.
Competitive starting salary of £10.97 per hour, with the potential to rise to National Minimum Wage after 12 months.
Generous benefits package including 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a company pension scheme.
Regular training and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities to help you grow in your career.
A clear pathway to a successful career in dental technology with possibilities for further education and professional advancement, including becoming a Registered Science Technician.
Supportive and collaborative work culture with experienced mentors from Tiro and Bremadent to guide your learning journey.
Bremadent Dental Laboratory in Walthamstow, London, is offering a Level 3 Apprentice Dental Laboratory Assistant position in collaboration with Tiro, providing comprehensive training in dental restoration and manufacturing processes. The role involves assisting in the production of dental appliances and restorations based on dentist prescriptions and patient impressions, utilizing both traditional techniques and advanced technology such as 3D modeling and printing.
Apprentices will earn a starting wage of £10.97 per hour, with opportunities for pay increases and full-time employment upon completion of the program. The apprenticeship spans 21 months, combining hands-on training with theoretical knowledge, leading to a Level 3 Laboratory Technician qualification. Candidates are sought after for their enthusiasm, manual dexterity, and communication skills, with the pathway to further educational and professional opportunities, including registration as a Science Technician and higher-level qualifications in the dental or scientific fields.
Apprentices will earn a starting wage of £10.97 per hour, with opportunities for pay increases and full-time employment upon completion of the program. The apprenticeship spans 21 months, combining hands-on training with theoretical knowledge, leading to a Level 3 Laboratory Technician qualification. Candidates are sought after for their enthusiasm, manual dexterity, and communication skills, with the pathway to further educational and professional opportunities, including registration as a Science Technician and higher-level qualifications in the dental or scientific fields.
Hands-on practical training in a real-world dental laboratory environment, enhancing your skills and knowledge.
Opportunity to work with advanced technologies, including 3D modeling and printing, preparing you for modern dental practices.
Competitive starting salary of £10.97 per hour, with the potential to rise to National Minimum Wage after 12 months.
Generous benefits package including 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and a company pension scheme.
Regular training and continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities to help you grow in your career.
A clear pathway to a successful career in dental technology with possibilities for further education and professional advancement, including becoming a Registered Science Technician.
Supportive and collaborative work culture with experienced mentors from Tiro and Bremadent to guide your learning journey.
Department: Science
Location: London
Compensation: £10.97 / hour
Location: Walthamstow, E17 7PJ
Working for Bremadent Dental Laboratory
Bremadent Dental Laboratory is an established full service commercial Dental Laboratory in London that services Dentists across the U.K and Europe since 1969.
The 'Dental Laboratory' can assist Dentists with all aspects of digital dentistry, implants, CAD/CAM milling, crown & bridge, prosthetics, orthodontics & pressure formed dental appliances. All products are manufactured in-house within a quality-controlled environment, with investments in the latest digital modelling and advanced manufacturing techniques.
We now have an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to join the Bremadent team as a Laboratory Assistant, with full training provided in partnership with Tiro!
The Package
At Tiro and Bremadent, we make great things happen for people. And that starts with you. In this role you'll receive:
- Starting rate of £10.97 p/h, rising to National Minimum Wage by age after 12 months.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (5 days must be taken over Christmas due to full operational shutdown)
- Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
- Company pension scheme
- Regular training and CPD opportunities
What will I be doing as an apprentice?
As an Apprentice Laboratory Assistant, you will receive full training in the laboratory work that goes towards helping dentists improve or replace damaged, lost, and missing teeth. You will work to the prescription of a dentist and impressions of a patient's mouth, manufacturing dental restorations and appliances, using both traditional and advance materials and technique - including 3D modelling and printing!
Check out the Bremadent social channels to see the team in action!
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What could the future look like?
When you join Bremadent Dental Laboratories, the possibilities for your success are limitless. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full-time position within the company at the conclusion of your apprenticeship.
Through practical training on the job, you will acquire new skills and gain the competence and responsibility required for laboratory testing and manufacture. This apprenticeship program serves as a stepping-stone towards a rewarding career in science and dental technology, with the added opportunity for the apprentice to become a Registered Science Technician (RSci Tech).
This program unlocks a multitude of career paths, granting you access to diverse organisations across various sectors. Whether it's the chemical and pharmaceutical industries (primary and secondary), biotechnology companies, nuclear enterprises, analytical science services, or educational institutions, the doors are wide open.
This apprenticeship can also help pave the way for further educational and professional advancement. You may choose to pursue higher-level qualifications through one of our Degree Apprenticeships such as a BSc in Applied Bioscience, or continue to grown in the Dental sector and become a fully qualified Dental Technician!
Rest assured, your hard work and determination will not go unnoticed!
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
Experience
Whilst previous experience is great, we at Tiro are always open to wildcards. We're not just interested in experience and qualifications; we're looking for someone with the right attitude and aptitude to fit right in at Bremadent
Qualifications
It's about enthusiasm, not school results. In our experience the most successful apprentices are those who are driven to find out more about the sector, can be up front about what they do and don't already know, are considerate, self-reflective, and impatient to learn the job role!
About You
To succeed in this apprenticeship, you'll need bags of enthusiasm, be a fantastic collaborator and be hungry to learn!
We're looking for applicants with good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination, as well as strong communication skills, both written and verbal. You'll also be a keen problem solver, with a willingness to try, fail, learn, and improve.
Even if this doesn't sound quite like you, but you still think you could do a great job in the role, get in touch. We're always open to wildcards.
So how does the apprenticeship work?
At Tiro we're obsessed with changing lives through science and technology apprenticeships so we can't wait to have you on board.
Over 21 months, you'll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on 'off the job' training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship. You'll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at Bremadent who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you'll need to succeed in your career.
Being an apprentice is hands-on, so you'll get the chance to learn things you might otherwise not have experienced in a university or college environment.
The best part? You'll be earning a salary while you gain your qualifications, meaning no huge student loans to pay back at the end of the programme!
Want to know more. Check out the apprenticeship standards here.
Eligibility
While we never want to hinder your job application process with obstacles, there are some minimum requirements you'll need to meet in order to do an apprenticeship, these are rules set by the UK Government.
You'll need to be over 16, not in full time education, have lived in the UK for 3 years and have the right to work in the UK.
If you don't quite meet these minimum requirements yet, let us know you're interested here and we'll get in touch to discuss this further with you.
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1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and why you’re interested in pursuing a career in dental technology?
2. What attracted you to apply for this apprenticeship with Bremadent Dental Laboratory?
3. How do you usually go about learning new skills or concepts in a hands-on environment?
4. Do you have any experience working with tools or machines? If so, can you describe that experience?
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1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and why you’re interested in pursuing a career in dental technology?
2. What attracted you to apply for this apprenticeship with Bremadent Dental Laboratory?
3. How do you usually go about learning new skills or concepts in a hands-on environment?
4. Do you have any experience working with tools or machines? If so, can you describe that experience?
5. Describe a situation where you had to work with a team. What role did you play, and what was the outcome?
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