Senior Science TechnicianPlymouth£22,800 actual starting salary (Pro-rata from £30,000 full-time equivalent) + 16% employer pension contribution + 7.2 weeks of paid holiday per annum30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time (with potential flexibility to increase hours (and therefore pay) for the right candidate)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 experimentsThe 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 PlymouthReference Number: BBBH247395
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Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 2 days
Plymouth, Devon PL7 1RF, England
£22,800 - £30,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for a Senior Science Technician based in Plymouth with an actual starting salary of £22,800, which is pro-rata from a full-time equivalent of £30,000.
- The role requires 30 hours of work per week, Monday to Friday, during term-time, with potential for increased hours for the right candidate.
- The ideal applicant should be a Science Technician with experience in Chemistry, Physics, or Biology, and ready to advance into a senior role.
- Candidates must be experienced in following CLEAPSS guidelines and ensuring Health & Safety compliance in a laboratory setting.
- This opportunity offers professional growth, a supportive environment, and benefits including a 16% employer pension contribution and 7.2 weeks of paid holiday per year.
