Senior Science Technician – Team Lead – Luton

Marchant Recruitment; Luton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-achieving academy in Luton is seeking an experienced Senior Science Technician to lead the technical support team from January 2026. Responsibilities include managing a team of technicians, overseeing stock control, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and supporting A-Level practicals. The ideal candidate will have significant experience and strong organisational skills. This role offers a highly competitive salary and dedicated time for management training.

Benefits

Highly competitive regional salary

Excellent pension scheme

Dedicated budget for management training

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Science Technician with supervisory or senior capacity.
• Expert knowledge of CLEAPSS procedures and statutory safety requirements.
• Proven ability to manage a team, delegate tasks, and organise staff rotas effectively.
• Strong organisational skills for high-level stock and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of two subject-specific technicians managing the Science laboratories.
• Oversee stock control and budget input, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Ensure seamless practical support for all key stages, especially A-Level.
• Coordinate with the Head of Science on strategic resource planning.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Safety compliance

Stock control

Organisational skills

Job description

Senior Science Technician – Lead & Lab Management (Luton)

A large high-achieving academy in Luton is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Science Technician to lead the technical support team from January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of two subject-specific technicians managing the entire suite of Science laboratories and prep rooms.
• Oversee stock control and budget input, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Ensure seamless practical support for all key stages, especially A-Level.
• Coordinate with the Head of Science on strategic resource planning.

Experience and Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Science Technician with supervisory or senior capacity.
• Expert knowledge of CLEAPSS procedures and statutory safety requirements.
• Proven ability to manage a team, delegate tasks, and organise staff rotas effectively.
• Strong organisational skills for high-level stock and budget management.

Benefits

• Leadership role overseeing the technical support team and laboratory suite.
• Highly competitive regional salary and excellent pension scheme.
• Dedicated time and budget for management training and external qualifications.

Salary

Paid to Regional Support Staff Scale (Highly Competitive)

Application

To apply for this Senior Science Technician position in Luton please send your most up-to-date CV as soon as possible. Early applications are warmly encouraged.