Science Technician

Marchant Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Science Technician to support staff and students in a prestigious Secondary school in Swindon. The role involves preparing materials and ensuring safety in labs. Ideal candidates will be proactive, organized, and possess knowledge of health and safety procedures in laboratories. This outstanding school is renowned for its high academic standards and quality STEM education, making it an ideal workplace for nurturing future scientists.

Qualifications

• Experience within a Science department is desirable.
• Legal ability to work within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for Science classes.
• Maintain equipment in laboratories.
• Ensure safety protocols in labs.

Skills

Organisation

Proactivity

Knowledge of laboratory health and safety

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for a Science Technician to work within a highly successful Secondary school based in Swindon. This is a full‑time position supporting Science staff and students. The successful Science Technician will be responsible for preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety in laboratories.

Experience and Qualifications

• Science Technician
• Be organised, proactive, and safety‑conscious
• Experience within a Science department desirable
• Knowledge of laboratory health and safety procedures
• Legal ability to work within the UK

School Information

This is an outstanding Secondary school situated near Swindon. The school has a long‑standing record of academic success and state‑of‑the‑art Science facilities. This over‑subscribed school is recognised for its supportive culture and high‑quality STEM education. They are proud of their ethos of continual self‑improvement, which characterises every aspect of their rich and diverse school. The Good Schools Guide notes their excellent Science provision and dedicated staff team.

• In 2023 the school was listed among the top 40 schools in Swindon
• 90% of GCSE Science results were Grade 9–7
• High standard of pupil behaviour and safety
• Excellent laboratories and resources

Salary

Paid on School Support Staff Scale, dependent on experience.

Application

To be considered for this opportunity working as a Science Technician please forward an updated CV as soon as possible.