Environmental Lab Analyst – Hands-On Analysis & Sampling

Chemtech Environmental Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Annual bonus

Free on-site parking

Health and wellbeing programme

Life insurance (2x salary)

Referral bonus

Sick pay and enhanced maternity & ppa

Job summary

Chemtech Environmental Limited in Southampton is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join our environmental testing team. This full-time role covers sample preparation, basic chemical analysis, and equipment checks, with daily tasks from storage to occasional site sampling.

You will work in a practical, detail-oriented environment, using Excel and standard lab procedures. No heavy experience required—attitude and willingness to learn are valued, with a supportive team and opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths, with a basic understanding of chemistry desirable.
• Strong attention to detail with good organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently using good judgement, while also being a supportive team player.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing household waste, soil, water and other environmental samples ready for laboratory analysis.
• Carrying out basic chemical analysis and updating worklists, preparation logs and sample records.
• Managing sample storage, subsampling, fixing and disposal per procedures.
• Carrying out soil sampling and supporting water monitoring at customer sites as needed.
• Completing daily equipment checks, calibrations and temperature monitoring.
• Supporting quality control activities and proficiency testing.
• Maintaining stock levels and communicating with customers and colleagues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time-management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Excel proficiency

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Chemtech Environmental Limited in Southampton is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join our environmental testing team. This full-time role covers sample preparation, basic chemical analysis, and equipment checks, with daily tasks from storage to occasional site sampling.

You will work in a practical, detail-oriented environment, using Excel and standard lab procedures. No heavy experience required—attitude and willingness to learn are valued, with a supportive team and opportunities for growth