Senior Science Technician – Team Lead

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Senior Science Technician to lead the technical support team from January 2026. The role involves managing a team of technicians and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while overseeing laboratory operations. A competitive salary and support for professional training are offered, with strong organizational and leadership skills required for this position.

Benefits

Highly competitive regional salary

Excellent pension scheme

Dedicated time and budget for management training

Qualifications

• Significant experience working as a Science Technician with prior experience in a supervisory or senior capacity.
• Expert knowledge of CLEAPSS procedures and statutory safety requirements.
• Proven ability to manage a team, delegate tasks and organize staff rotas effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of two subject-specific technicians managing the suite of Science laboratories.
• Oversee stock control budget input while maintaining compliance with safety regulations.
• Ensure seamless practical support for all key stages especially A-Level.

Skills

Leadership skills

Budget management

Organizational skills

Knowledge of CLEAPSS procedures

Job description

Senior Science Technician Lead Lab Management and Oversee Junior Technician Team Sheffield

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

• Senior Science Technician required from January 2026.
• Sheffield-based academy with excellent Science facilities.
• Seeking an experienced leader to manage the prep team technical budget and operational safety.

You will lead a team of two subject-specific technicians managing the entire suite of Science laboratories and prep rooms. The role includes overseeing stock control budget input maintaining compliance with safety regulations and ensuring seamless practical support for all key stages especially A-Level.

Experience and Qualifications

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

School Information

The Science faculty is high-profile within the school and benefits from a generous budget and new laboratory equipment. This is a leadership position within the support staff structure. We offer a highly competitive salary for the region and full support for professional management and technical qualifications.

• 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.
• Work directly with the Head of Science on strategic resource planning.

Salary

Paid to Regional Support Staff Scale (Highly Competitive)

Application

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

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1