Laboratory Technician - Submarines

Rolls-Royce; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Derby is seeking a Laboratory Technician to handle testing and maintenance in a laboratory setting. Candidates should have a degree in Chemistry or a related field and practical laboratory experience. The role involves shift work and supporting production operations by conducting analyses and ensuring safety in chemical handling.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Exceptional benefits including bonus

Employee support assistance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory testing and maintenance.
• Ability to perform chemistry analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with COSHH assessments and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing testing and maintenance.
• Support routine analysis of samples.
• Ensure safe use and storage of chemicals.

Skills

Practical Laboratory Testing Experience

Analytical Thinking

Experience using Microsoft/Database Systems

Education

Degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry or similar

Job description

Overview

Job title - JR6143463 Laboratory Technician- Submarines

Working Pattern - This role will involve shift working up to and including 3 shift 7 day cover (Mornings/Afternoons/Days).

Working Location - Derby, Raynesway

What We Offer

p>We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Hybrid working is available; as a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

Why Rolls-Royce

p>We’re a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority. Rolls-Royce is committed to safety, innovation and inclusivity. We offer an inclusive, digital-first culture with opportunities to grow your career.

What You’ll Be Doing

• You will ideally have some hands on Laboratory Testing experience and will be performing ongoing testing and maintenance
• Providing chemistry analysis and reporting
• Supporting routine analysis of samples from Core Production operations
• Assisting with producing risk and COSHH assessments
• Authoring work instructions
• Carrying out general laboratory duties
• Ensuring safe use and storage of chemicals

Who We Are Looking For

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process.

• Practical Laboratory Testing Experience
• Degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry or similar
• An ability to apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking on a range of technical problems
• Experience using Microsoft/Database Systems

Shift Working

This role will involve shift working up to and including 3 shift 7 day cover (Mornings/Afternoons/Days).

Join Us

p>We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from people with a refugee background. We also note that to work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, individuals may need Security Check clearance. Some roles require UK nationality or MoD-approved dual nationality in certain cases.

Job Details

p>Job Category - Factory Staff p>Posting Date - 26 Sept 2025; 00:09 p>Posting End Date - 03 Oct 2025