Evening Sample Prep Technician - OT & Bonus Eligible

Chemtech Environmental Limited

Stanley

On-site

GBP 12,000 - 17,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Performance bonus

Free on-site parking

Health and wellbeing programme

Life insurance (2x salary)

Referral bonus £1,000

Sick pay & enhanced maternity/patyern

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

Chemtech Environmental Limited is seeking a Sample Preparation Technician for a Twilight shift (18:00-22:00) in County Durham. You will prepare samples and subsamples for testing, maintain logs, and support quality control and health & safety.

The role requires organisation, good Excel skills, and the ability to work independently or with the team in a busy lab. We offer a supportive environment, a weekend overtime rota, and a performance bonus for strong performance.

Qualifications

GCSEs in English and Maths required; chemistry-related degree beneficial.
Proficient in Excel and quick learner of lab systems.
Organised, detail-focused, and able to meet deadlines in a busy lab.

Responsibilities

Prepare samples and subsamples (soils, solids, water, leachates) and maintain logs.
Keep prep area tidy, manage supplies, and reorder stock when needed.
Promote Health & Safety and ensure PPE use.
Handle samples start to finish, including storage, testing prep, and disposal.
Maintain and check lab equipment, including soil drying cabinets.
Support quality checks and flag issues early.
Collaborate with other departments and assist on client-site sampling.