Laboratory Technician



Location

Bretby area, Derbyshire

Contract Type

Temporary to Permanent

Working Hours

Monday to Friday

Rotating shifts between 7:00am and 7:30pm

Job Purpose

We are recruiting a Laboratory Technician to support testing and analysis activities within a busy, quality-focused laboratory environment. This role plays a key part in assisting laboratory operations, ensuring accurate testing, compliance with procedures, and timely reporting of results. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking for a long-term career within laboratory testing and materials analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, handling, and testing samples in line with laboratory procedures and standards
• Operating and maintaining laboratory testing equipment
• Recording test results accurately and inputting data into laboratory systems
• Ensuring all work complies with quality, health & safety, and environmental requirements
• Supporting senior technicians and analysts with routine laboratory tasks
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe laboratory environment
• Reporting any equipment faults, non-conformances, or safety concerns
• Adhering to turnaround times and supporting workflow demands

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience working in a laboratory or testing environment (desirable but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed procedures
• Basic understanding of health & safety within a laboratory setting
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work rotating shifts

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Science, Maths or a related subject (desirable)
• Relevant laboratory qualification or on-the-job laboratory experience is advantageous but not essential, as training will be provided

What''s on Offer

• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career potential
• Full training and development provided
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Exposure to a professional laboratory testing environment
• Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience)

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