Laboratory Technician

Zilan Landscape Design; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in West Bridgford is looking for a Laboratory Technician to support its Science Department. The role involves providing practical support across various sciences, with flexible hours to be negotiated. Candidates should have a scientific background and basic ICT skills, and will need to pass a DBS check. Applications must be made using the official form, as CVs are not accepted.

Qualifications

• Experience in a scientific background is preferred but not mandatory.
• Flexibility and personality are key to the role.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support within all Sciences in the school.
• Work as part of a large and supportive Science Department.
• Negotiate hours and days worked at the interview.

Skills

Scientific background

Basic ICT skills (spreadsheets, word processing)

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Full-time or part-time considered - Term Time Plus 10 Days

Scale 3 Points 6 to 8 £25,989 - £26,824 pro-rata

(salary based on 37 hours (full-time) will be £23,621 - £24,380 per annum)

About the role

The West Bridgford School requires a Laboratory Technician to become part of a team, working in a large and supportive Science Department. Technicians are required to provide practical support within all Sciences. The hours and days worked can be negotiated at interview.

Requirements

• The successful applicant will have a scientific background, experience and flexibility, and basic ICT skills (spreadsheets and word processing).
• Experience of a school environment is not essential but flexibility and personality will be key factors in the appointment.
• The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

How to apply

An application pack with further information about the role can be downloaded by clicking on the apply button. Applications must be made on an EMET application form. CVs will not be accepted. No agencies.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing and interviews

Closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 26th September 2025. Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.