Twilight Sample Preparation Technician - Overtime & Bonus

Celnor; North East; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Performance bonus

Free onsite parking

Health programme

Life insurance 2x salary

Referral bonus £1,000

Sick pay

Maternity/Paternity pay

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

Chemtech Environmental is seeking a Sample Preparation Technician to join the Laboratory team in County Durham on a Twilight shift. You will prep samples (soils, solids, water, leachates), log data, and keep the prep area organized so testing runs smoothly.

You'll follow health and safety practices, stock supplies, support QA checks, and work with colleagues across departments. A 1 in 4 weekend overtime rota and a performance-based bonus are available, with 25 days’ leave and other benefits.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths; chemistry-related degree beneficial.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and lab systems.
• Able to learn processes quickly and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and subsamples (soils, solids, water, leachates) and maintain logs.
• Keep the Sample Preparation area tidy and stocked, order stock as needed.
• Promote Health & Safety and ensure PPE is used properly.
• Handle samples from start to finish, including storage and disposal.
• Carry out equipment checks and basic troubleshooting to keep kit running.
• Support quality checks and flag issues before they become problems.
• Collaborate with other departments and cover client-site sampling when required.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Fast learner

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Lab systems

Job description

Chemtech Environmental is seeking a Sample Preparation Technician to join the Laboratory team in County Durham on a Twilight shift. You will prep samples (soils, solids, water, leachates), log data, and keep the prep area organized so testing runs smoothly.

You'll follow health and safety practices, stock supplies, support QA checks, and work with colleagues across departments. A 1 in 4 weekend overtime rota and a performance-based bonus are available, with 25 days’ leave and other benefits.