Science Lab Technician - School Prep & Support (Kingston)

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; Sur place; GBP 13 000 - 18 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tradewind Recruitment LTD are seeking a dedicated Science Technician for a Kingston secondary school to support laboratories and teaching staff from November 2026. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with an initial term of around one term and a strong likelihood of extension.

You will join a busy science department, handling preparation, equipment management and technical support to ensure practical lessons run smoothly while maintaining high laboratory standards.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree, scientific qualification or practical laboratory background.
• Experience using scientific equipment and working with laboratory procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Good understanding of safe working practices.
• Ability to manage workload and meet lesson deadlines.
• Professional and collaborative approach.
• Comfortable working around secondary-aged students.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsabilités

• Prepare apparatus, chemicals and other resources for practical lessons.
• Read and interpret teachers' practical requirements.
• Arrange laboratory equipment before lessons begin.
• Assist during experiments and demonstrations when necessary.
• Safely clean, maintain and store scientific equipment.
• Keep laboratories tidy, functional and appropriately organised.
• Monitor consumable supplies and assist with stock management.
• Report equipment faults and arrange appropriate follow-up.
• Maintains awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Support the science department with general technical tasks.

Connaissances

Organised

Lab equipment experience

Safety awareness

Workload management

Collaboration

Right to work in UK

Formation

Relevant degree or science qualification

Description du poste

Tradewind Recruitment LTD are seeking a dedicated Science Technician for a Kingston secondary school to support laboratories and teaching staff from November 2026. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with an initial term of around one term and a strong likelihood of extension.

You will join a busy science department, handling preparation, equipment management and technical support to ensure practical lessons run smoothly while maintaining high laboratory standards.