Lab Technician. Job in South Glamorgan Education & Training Jobs

Empowering Learning; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking skilled Laboratory Technicians to support Secondary Schools and Colleges across South Wales. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational and technical skills, ensuring safe and engaging science lessons. Responsibilities include maintaining lab equipment, handling chemicals, and supporting teaching staff. The role offers competitive pay rates starting from £13.69 per hour, with various flexible employment options.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible roles

CPD and career development support

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Laboratory Technician (school, college, or industry).
• Knowledge of health & safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining laboratory equipment and resources.
• Handling chemicals safely and preparing solutions for experiments.
• Supporting teaching staff in science practical lessons.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety procedures.
• Maintaining stock levels and ordering supplies.
• Providing technical advice to staff and students.

Skills

Organisational skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Science-related qualification

Job description

Overview

Location: Across South Wales

Pay: From 13.69 per hour (depending on experience)

Empowering Learning are seeking dedicated and skilled Laboratory Technicians to join Secondary Schools and Colleges across South Wales. This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational and technical skills, who can support science departments in delivering engaging and safe lessons.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, setting up, and maintaining laboratory equipment and resources.
• Handling chemicals safely and preparing solutions for practical experiments.
• Supporting teaching staff in science practical lessons.
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety procedures at all times.
• Maintaining stock levels and ordering laboratory supplies when required.
• Assisting with the preparation of lesson materials.
• Providing technical advice and support to staff and students.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Laboratory Technician (school, college, or industry).
• Knowledge of health & safety procedures and risk assessments.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A science-related qualification would be desirable but not essential.

Why join Empowering Learning?

• Competitive pay rates: from 13.69 p/h (depending on experience)
• Flexible roles: daily supply, long-term, or permanent
• CPD and career development support

If you are passionate about supporting Science education and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Empowering Learning offers competitive hourly rates, professional support, and opportunities for CPD. Empowering Learning is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.