Sessional Laboratory Technician

eTeach UK Limited; Andover; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Andover is seeking a Lab Technician to prepare resources for practical classes across various science subjects. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification and have a strong understanding of health and safety protocols in laboratories. This role offers an hourly pay rate of up to £12.60 and the opportunity to specify a preferred working pattern within your application.

Benefits

Eligibility to join Local Government Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme

22 days holiday entitlement plus public holidays

Ability to Purchase Additional Annual Leave

Access to employee assistance scheme

Access to discounted hair treatments

CPD events and professional qualification support

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of health and safety in science labs required.
• Practical skills are necessary for preparing student resources.
• Experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare essential student resources for practical classes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Assist in practical classes in A Level Physics, Biology, and Chemistry.

Skills

Health and safety in laboratories

Practical skills

Writing COSHH and Risk Assessments

Education

Relevant Level 3 qualification

Job description

Lab Technician

Salary: Up to £12.60 per hour

Working pattern: Sessional (hourly paid – working pattern to be agreed)

Location: Andover Campus

Closing date: 13th November 2025

Working within the Science laboratories, the post holder will be required to prepare essential student resources for practical classes in a range of courses including A Level Physics, Biology and Chemistry. You should have a thorough working understanding of the importance of health and safety within science laboratories including writing COSHH and Risk Assessments. The successful applicant will hold a relevant Level 3 qualification and have demonstrable practical skills. Experience is desirable but not essential. Please set out your preferred working pattern within your application form.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

College Benefits

• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit pension scheme)
• Free on-site parking
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
• Holiday entitlement of 22 days (rising to 25 days after 5 years’ service) plus Public and Bank Holidays along with college closure days at Xmas. (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Ability to Purchase Additional Annual Leave via a salary sacrifice arrangement (If 52 weeks are worked)
• Access to an employee assistance scheme
• Facility to purchase Sparsholt produce including: plants, fruit & vegetables, fish and game.
• Access to discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus
• Ability to access a range of CPD events and support with undertaking professional qualifications
• Various food outlets and eateries offering good value food and drink at competitive prices

There is a nursery on the Sparsholt campus operated by a commercial provider.