Science Technician - Thriving School In Birmingham

Marchant Recruitment; Walsall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Science Technician for a leading mixed secondary school in Walsall, England, to start immediately on a permanent contract. You will support Biology, Chemistry and Physics labs, preparing materials, chemicals and equipment while upholding high safety standards.

The role offers term-time hours from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm with on-site facilities and access to pension schemes and staff wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience as Science Technician in a UK secondary school or college.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Knowledge of school laboratory health and safety legislation (CLEAPSS, COSHH).

Responsibilities

• Prepare practical learning materials, chemicals, and equipment.
• Maintain a safe and productive laboratory environment.
• Support across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics labs.

Skills

CLEAPSS knowledge

COSHH knowledge

Lab safety compliance

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Science Technician for a leading mixed secondary school in Walsall to start immediately on a permanent contract. Working as part of an established technical team across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, the successful candidate will ensure the efficient preparation of practical learning materials, chemicals, and specialized laboratory equipment. This is a role for a detail-oriented individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe and productive environment.

The School Environment The school offers a structured, supportive, and grounded workplace where technical staff are recognised as vital peers by the teaching faculty. Driven by an active and visible leadership team, the academy maintains robust behaviour and operational systems, providing a stable, calm environment to manage laboratory workflows and safety logs seamlessly.

Requirements

• Essential: You must have previous school experience working as a Science Technician within a UK secondary school or college.
• Essential: You must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Thorough working knowledge of CLEAPSS, COSHH, and school laboratory health and safety legislation.

Key Details & Benefits

• Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday (Term-time only plus 2 weeks).
• Salary Range: £25,000 – £29,500 per annum (competitive regional salary).
• Well-resourced, high-specification laboratory facilities and a generous departmental budget.
• Access to an extensive local government pension scheme and staff wellness initiatives.
• Excellent connectivity via West Midlands rail and bus networks with free on-site parking.

Science Technician - Thriving School in Birmingham Walsall, England, United Kingdom