Lead Science Technician: Lab Ops & Safety Lead

Marchant Recruitment; Chester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Lead Science Technician for a well-respected secondary school in Cheshire. You will oversee daily laboratory operations, ensure safety compliance, and support science teaching across year groups.

The role combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities in a school setting. The successful candidate will manage laboratory preparation, supervise support staff, oversee safety procedures, and handle budgeting for departmental resources, contributing

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a school science technician.
• Strong understanding of lab safety and regulations.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Managing laboratory preparation for all year groups.
• Supervising technician support staff.
• Leading on compliance and safety procedures.
• Ordering and budgeting for departmental resources.

Skills

Lab safety

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Workload management

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Lead Science Technician for a well-respected secondary school in Cheshire. You will oversee daily laboratory operations, ensure safety compliance, and support science teaching across year groups.

The role combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities in a school setting. The successful candidate will manage laboratory preparation, supervise support staff, oversee safety procedures, and handle budgeting for departmental resources, contributing