Trainee Laboratory Technician

Hawk 3; Rushden; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training and development

Hands-on experience across laboratory,

Excellent career development

Diverse and varied role with growing

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is seeking a Trainee Laboratory Technician in Rushden. This role offers full training across laboratory, technical and product compliance functions, with exposure to product testing, measuring equipment and technical documentation.

You will work across office, laboratory and manufacturing environments. No previous laboratory experience is required; GCSEs in Maths and English, good numeracy, attention to detail and a willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written procedures and instructions.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out laboratory and product testing.
• Supporting calibration, verification and control of laboratory and measuring equipment.
• Assisting with tooling, component and material approval activities.
• Undertaking measurement activities and supporting technical assessments.
• Supporting product and material trials while maintaining records.
• Reviewing supplier information and assisting with product compliance activities.
• Compiling and maintaining technical documentation and datasheets.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Following procedures

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Trainee Laboratory Technician
Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
About the Role
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Laboratory Technician to join a busy Technical & Product Compliance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career within a laboratory, technical or product compliance environment. No previous laboratory experience is required as full training and development will be provided.
This development role offers a varied introduction to laboratory and technical work, including product and material testing, measuring equipment, technical documentation, product compliance and supporting investigations and continuous improvement activities. You will work across office, laboratory and manufacturing environments, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who is practical, methodical and eager to learn.
Key Responsibilities
Following appropriate training, responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out laboratory and product testing.
• Supporting the calibration, verification and control of laboratory and measuring equipment.
• Assisting with new tooling, component and material approval activities.
• Undertaking measurement activities and supporting technical assessments.
• Supporting product and material trials while maintaining accurate records.
• Reviewing supplier information and assisting with product compliance activities.
• Compiling and maintaining technical documentation, datasheets and specifications.
• Supporting customer and sales queries relating to product performance and compliance.
• Producing accurate technical reports and records.
• Maintaining laboratory records and traceability of samples and test results.
• Assisting with investigations into product, material or testing issues.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and safe working practices.

Skills & Experience
We are looking for someone who has:

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to follow written procedures and instructions.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Previous experience within a science, engineering, technical, manufacturing, laboratory or quality environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate will:

• Be organised, reliable and able to manage priorities effectively.
• Take pride in producing accurate work.
• Be comfortable working with numbers, records and technical information.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning and development.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues across different departments.
• Have a strong focus on Health & Safety, quality and compliance.
• Be comfortable working across office, laboratory and manufacturing environments.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £26,000 per annum
• Structured training and development programme
• Hands-on experience across laboratory, technical and compliance functions
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Diverse and varied role with increasing responsibility as skills develop
• Supportive team environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a technical or laboratory environment and gain valuable practical experience within a growing business.
Closing date is 24.10.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.