Evidence Recovery Technician (Laindon/Office Based)

Essex & Kent Police; Basildon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A law enforcement agency is seeking a full-time Evidence Recovery Technician in Laindon. This role involves forensic examination of crime scene submissions and collaboration with investigators. Candidates should have a good education background, strong initiative, and teamwork skills. The starting salary is £26,106, with potential increases up to £40,890. Applications are welcome from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience working with standard operating procedures.
• Previous experience in an accredited laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive submissions from crime scenes and determine examination techniques.
• Apply chemical treatments and examine exhibits for fingerprints.
• Record and photograph fingerprints for forensic evidence.
• Organize workloads and provide specialist advice to investigators.

Skills

Good standard of education to GCSE or equivalent

IT literacy

Self-motivated with initiative

Teamwork skills

Good organizational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Job description

Location of Role:

Laindon

Advert Closing Date:

07/08/2025

Starting Salary:

£26,106.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Other (see advert text)

Weekend/Evening Working:

Yes

An opportunity has arisen to join our team as an Evidence Recovery Technician, based at the Chemical Enhancement Laboratory, Laindon.

This challenging role involves receiving submissions from crime scenes, determining appropriate forensic examination techniques, applying chemical treatments, and examining exhibits for fingerprints.

Fingerprints will need to be recorded and photographed to provide forensic evidence to assist in crime detection. All processes are carried out according to standard operating procedures to maintain laboratory accreditation.

You will work as part of a team, organizing workloads, providing specialist advice to investigators, and preparing reports for Court.

Applications are invited from candidates who meet the essential criteria. Aptitude will be tested during the interview for shortlisted candidates.

What we are looking for

• Good standard of education to GCSE or equivalent and IT literacy
• Self-motivated with initiative and teamwork skills
• Good organizational skills to prioritize workloads
• Excellent attention to detail

Desirable skills include previous experience working with standard operating procedures and in an accredited laboratory environment.

Location and Hours

Based at Durham House, Laindon.
Working Monday - Friday between 07:00 and 20:00, plus two weekends in nine, 0800-1600.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

For more information, contact Steve Hall at [e-mail] or Louise Bell at [e-mail].

Salary increases within the band will raise the maximum salary to £40,890.00.

Please refer to the full job description via the provided links.

Application shortlisting is based on the reason for application in the form; CVs and cover letters are not considered.

All posts require vetting and security clearance. For support during the application, contact [e-mail] or call 01245 452833.

Applicants must have lived in the UK for the last three years and be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain, unless serving abroad in the Armed Forces.

Essex Police is a Disability Confident Leader, promoting diversity and inclusion.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.