Laboratory Technician I

NES Fircroft; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering staffing provider is seeking a Laboratory Technician I in Fawley, South England. The role involves routine and non-routine laboratory analysis to ensure quality control and support plant operations. Candidates must have a polytechnic background in Chemical or Process Engineering, along with skills in quality control systems and environmental analysis. This full-time position offers a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension, requiring 37.5 hours per week from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental analysis and quality assurance/control.
• Ability to perform routine and non-routine lab analysis.
• Preparation of chemical stock solutions and reagents.

Responsibilities

• Support lab supervisors by performing routine lab analysis.
• Calibrate and maintain test equipment.
• Prepare samples for quality assurance/control.

Skills

Quality control systems

Computer literacy

Environmental water analysis

GC-MS expertise

Calibration and maintenance knowledge

Education

Polytechnic graduate in Chemical/Process/Technical Engineering

Job description

If you are a Laboratory Technician in the South of England with experience in Plant Monitoring and Process Engineering, and are looking for a new role in 2026, please get in touch!

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Job Title

Laboratory Technician I

Location

Fawley

Contract Length

12 Months

Job Description

Support/assist the lab supervisors/chemists by performing routine and non-routine laboratory analysis/wet chemistry on product and in-process samples, to support plant operations for the purpose of quality assurance/control. Perform calibration and maintenance of test equipment. Prepare samples and ensure accurate data generation and records, in accordance with the standard operating procedures. Prepare chemical stock solutions and reagents, as well as set preparation standards. Utilize analytical instruments to address quality assurance/control issues. Position will receive direction and support.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

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

Scope of Work

The Environmental Technician carries out daily routine Environmental analysis of plant effluent streams and performs environmental analysis in response to Company incidents. Plant monitoring analysis includes metals by AA method, MBG testing and other titration analysis. This is a full‑time temporary role to run for 12 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with the possibility of contract extension.

• Perform routine and non‑routine laboratory analysis/wet chemistry on product and process samples for the purpose of quality assurance and control.
• Prepare samples and ensure accurate data generation and records, in accordance with the standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge and experience in environmental water analysis is highly desirable.
• Specialized knowledge in GC‑MS, AA testing, calibration and maintenance is highly desirable.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.