Laboratory Technician

PublishingCrossing; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in London seeks a Laboratory Technician to support engineering and IT teaching. The role includes providing technical support, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe learning environment. The ideal candidate has a HND in a relevant STEM subject and relevant experience. This fixed-term, full-time position offers a starting salary of £26,476 to £28,595 per annum plus benefits.

Benefits

Excellent Employer Pension Contribution

30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays

New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days

Life Assurance 4 x Salary

BUPA Cash Plan

50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants

Cycle To work scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a HND in a STEM/Technology related subject area with relevant experience.
• Demonstrate a practical hands-on aptitude with safe working practices and risk management.
• Possess excellent communication abilities and engage confidently with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to staff and students.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment, tools and software.
• Ensure a safe and effective learning environment.

Job description

Overview

Dagenham

Starting salary range from £26,476 up to £28,595 per annum + London Allowance (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered. Full Time, Fixed term Contract until 31/08/2026.

The Role

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our growing School of Engineering and IT (SEIT) at CU London. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across a range of engineering, cloud computing, cybersecurity and computing programmes.

Working under the guidance of the Senior Technician, you will:

• Provide technical support to staff and students


• Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment, tools and software


• Ensure a safe and effective learning environment.

In this hands-on role, you will work closely with academic teams and students, in computing and engineering labs, to ensure a safe, effective, and innovative learning experience. This position is ideal for someone with a practical mind-set, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for supporting digital and technical education.

Our Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will hold a HND in a STEM/Technology related subject area with relevant experience in academia or industry, be a highly motivated and passionate about technical education, with a working knowledge of a range of engineering and IT disciplines.

Demonstrating a practical hands-on aptitude with a solid understanding of safe working practises and risk management.

Able to remain calm while applying logical problem solving and troubleshooting skills in a dynamic environment.

Possess excellent communication abilities and engage confidently with both students and staff.

A commitment to delivering a positive and supportive student experience is key.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University Group, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution


• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays


• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days


• Life Assurance 4 x Salary


• BUPA Cash Plan


• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants


• CU Reward Scheme Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailer


• Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Closing date: Monday 29th September 2025.