Science Technician

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in West London is seeking an experienced Science Technician to support science education. Responsibilities include preparing lab materials and assisting with experiments. Candidates should have a degree in Science or relevant experience. This full-time role offers a salary of £90-£120 per day and is term-time only, providing excellent opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Term-time only role with school holidays off

Excellent opportunity for career progression

Well-resourced school with great public transport connections

Qualifications

• A degree in Science (any discipline) or equivalent experience.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures in laboratories.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and keen to support secondary education.
• Previous school-based experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing science apparatus, materials, and equipment for lessons.
• Supporting practical experiments in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
• Maintaining stock control, ordering resources, and managing the prep room.
• Ensuring the safe storage and disposal of chemicals and equipment.
• Assisting staff and students with practical work and technical queries.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised laboratory environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking skills

Health and safety knowledge

Support in practical work

Education

Degree in Science or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Science Technician - Secondary School - Hounslow - ASAP Start

Location: Hounslow, West London
Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: Immediate / September 2025

A vibrant and forward-thinking secondary school in West London is looking for a committed Science Technician to join their science department. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates or experienced lab technicians who enjoy supporting science education.

Responsibilities

• Preparing science apparatus, materials, and equipment for lessons.
• Supporting practical experiments in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
• Maintaining stock control, ordering resources, and managing the prep room.
• Ensuring the safe storage and disposal of chemicals and equipment.
• Assisting staff and students with practical work and technical queries.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised laboratory environment.

Requirements

• A degree in Science (any discipline) or equivalent experience.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures in laboratories.
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and keen to support secondary education.
• Previous school-based experience is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

• Salary equivalent: 90-120 per day (dependent on experience).
• Term-time only role with school holidays off.
• Excellent opportunity for career progression in education.
• Well-resourced school with great public transport connections.

How to Apply

Apply now with your CV to be considered for this Science Technician job in Hounslow. Immediate start available - interviews happening this week!