Lead Science Technician | Well-Respected Secondary School | Cheshire

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

A well-respected secondary school in Cheshire is looking to appoint a Lead Science Technician to manage daily laboratory operations.

This role is suited to a confident and experienced technician seeking leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

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

The School

Situated in Cheshire, the school is recognised for strong academic progress and a supportive staff culture.

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

Competitive salary offered depending on experience.

Lead Science Technician | Well-respected Secondary School | Cheshire Chester, England, United Kingdom