Environmental Lab Technician | Soil & Water Analysis

Chemtech Environmental Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Annual bonus (2.5%)

Free on-site parking

Health and wellbeing programme

Life insurance (2x salary)

Referral bonus of £1,000

Sick pay and enhanced maternity & ppa?

Job summary

Chemtech Environmental, part of the Celnor Group, is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join our Southampton laboratory team. We value practical science and accurate results, with a hands‑on culture.

In this varied role you will prepare samples, perform basic chemical analyses, check equipment and maintain records. Working hours are 08:00–16:00, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £26,250 per year and on‑site parking. Join a team that values reliability, teamwork and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths (chemistry knowledge desirable).
• Strong attention to detail with good organisational and time-management skills.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team within a busy lab.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing household waste, soil, water and other environmental samples ready for laboratory analysis.
• Carrying out basic chemical analysis and accurately updating worklists, preparation logs and sample records.
• Managing sample storage, subsampling, fixing and disposal in line with laboratory procedures.
• Carrying out soil sampling and supporting water monitoring activities at customer sites when required.
• Completing daily equipment checks, calibrations, temperature monitoring and basic troubleshooting or maintenance.
• Supporting internal and external quality control activities, including AQC materials, contamination checks, proficiency testing and non-conforming work investigations.
• Maintaining stock levels, good housekeeping and effective communication with customers and colleagues across the business.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Organised

Team player

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Chemtech Environmental, part of the Celnor Group, is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join our Southampton laboratory team. We value practical science and accurate results, with a hands‑on culture.

In this varied role you will prepare samples, perform basic chemical analyses, check equipment and maintain records. Working hours are 08:00–16:00, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £26,250 per year and on‑site parking. Join a team that values reliability, teamwork and continuous learning.