Senior Science Technician

Senior Science Technician
Plymouth
£24,701 to £25,963 + 16% employer pension contribution
32.5 hours per week, 40 weeks p.a.

Excellent Opportunity for a Science Technician looking to take a step up into a Senior Technician role joining a stable, secure and supportive environment in a varied and technically interesting role with flexibility and opportunities for professional growth and qualifications.

The organisation are a group of schools across Plymouth who have been established for a number of years. They pride themselves on their friendly and welcoming environment and are looking to grow further, adding a Senior Science Technician to their team.

In this role you will organise and maintain laboratory equipment and facilities, prepare and manage materials and resources for science lessons, and will oversee the storage, preparation, and disposal of chemicals in line with CLEAPSS and COSHH guidelines. You will also support the Head of Department with budgeting, inventory management, and staff training, and advise teaching staff on Health & Safety procedures and the setup of practical experiments.

The ideal candidate will be a Science Technician (Chemistry, Physics, or Biology) ready to step into a senior technician role within a School, and will be experienced in following CLEAPSS guidelines and ensuring Health & Safety compliance in a laboratory setting.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a step into a senior role, joining a growing organisation that values its staff, and provides a positive working environment with flexibility and opportunities for training and qualifications to support your growth.

The Role:
* Organise and maintain laboratory equipment and facilities, preparing and managing materials and resources for science lessons
* Oversee the storage, preparation, and disposal of chemicals in line with CLEAPSS and COSHH guidelines
* Support the Head of Department with budgeting, inventory management, and staff training
* Advise teaching staff on Health & Safety procedures and the setup of practical experiments

The Person:
* Science Technician (Chemistry / Physics / Biology) looking to move up into a Senior Science Technician role
* Experienced in following CLEAPSS guidelines and ensuring Health & Safety compliance in a laboratory setting
* Based within a commutable distance of Plymouth

Reference Number: BBBH252089