Laboratory Technician I

Manpower; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A temporary staffing agency is looking for a full-time Laboratory Technician to work on-site in Fawley. The role involves supporting lab supervisors and performing laboratory analyses for quality assurance. Candidates should have a background in Chemical Engineering and be computer literate. This is a temporary ongoing contract, and a DBS check will be required. The position includes calibration of test equipment and conducting environmental analyses.

Qualifications

• Experience with routine and non-routine laboratory analysis
• Computer literacy is required
• Experience in quality control systems is preferable

Responsibilities

• Support lab supervisors and chemists in laboratory analysis
• Perform calibration and maintenance of test equipment
• Prepare samples and maintain records according to SOPs
• Utilise analytical instruments for quality control
• Conduct daily routine environmental analysis

Skills

Routine laboratory analysis

Wet chemistry

Calibration of test equipment

Data generation

Analytical instruments

Education

Polytechnic graduate in Chemical, Process, or Technical Engineering

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a full‑time Laboratory Technician. This position will be located on site in Fawley and is a temporary ongoing contract. A DBS check and a drug and alcohol test will be required.

Responsibilities

• Support/assist lab supervisors and chemists by performing routine and non‑routine laboratory analysis and wet chemistry on product and in‑process samples for quality assurance and control.
• Perform calibration and maintenance of test equipment.
• Prepare samples, ensure accurate data generation and maintain records in accordance with SOPs.
• Utilise analytical instruments to address quality assurance/control issues.
• Prepare chemical stock solutions and reagents, and establish preparation standards.
• Carry out daily routine environmental analysis of plant effluent streams and respond to company incidents with environmental analysis.
• Conduct plant monitoring analysis, including metals by AA method, MBG testing, and other titration analysis.
• Maintain instrumentation such as GC‑MS, AA testing, calibration and maintenance.
• Maintain records of environmental water analysis and ensure data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Polytechnic graduate with a background in Chemical, Process or Technical Engineering.
• Computer‑literate.
• Preferable experience in quality control systems.

Job Title: Laboratory Technician I

Company: Manpower

Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Contract: Temporary

Hours: Full Time

Closes: Jan 8th 2026