Science Technician
| Posting date: | 03 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £100 to £130 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 December 2025 |
| Location: | Wakefield, West Yorkshire, LS1 5AA |
| Company: | Randstad Education |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | PR-1471233_1764769957 |
Summary
Are you passionate about practical science education?
Can you ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for students?
Do you have excellent organisational skills to manage a busy lab?
The Role: Science Technician
This role is for a dedicated professional who will be responsible for providing comprehensive technical support to the Science Department in a secondary school setting in the Wakefield area. The post-holder's primary function is to enable high-quality practical science lessons by ensuring all materials, equipment, and apparatus are prepared, safe, and fully functional. The role requires a strong commitment to health and safety, excellent technical skills, and a proactive approach to supporting teaching staff and students. This long term position is to start ASAP on a full time basis.
About the School
This outstanding opportunity is located within a thriving secondary school in Wakefield The school is known for its high academic standards and its commitment to providing an inspiring and well-resourced learning environment for every student. The school serves a diverse community of ambitious and engaged learners. It boasts a modern, well-equipped Science Department with dedicated preparation facilities, underscoring its commitment to practical, inquiry-based science education. You will be joining a supportive, established team of teachers and technicians who value collaboration and professional excellence. The school places student well being and staff development at the heart of its ethos, making it a truly rewarding place to work.
Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Science Technician in an educational or laboratory environment is highly desirable.
- Demonstrable ability to safely handle and store hazardous substances
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Enhanced Child DBS on the updated service (Willingness to apply for one)
Essential Skills
- Strong Scientific Knowledge: A good understanding of practical procedures across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
- Excellent Organisational Skills: Ability to manage a busy workload, prioritise tasks, and maintain a highly organised prep room and inventory.
- Meticulous Attention to Detail: Essential for accurate preparation of solutions, recording results, and maintaining safety documentation.
- Proficiency in Health and Safety: Deep knowledge and adherence to COSHH and school-specific safety protocols, particularly in a laboratory setting.
- Effective Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with teaching staff, students, and suppliers.
- IT Literacy: Competence in using data logging software, spreadsheets for stock control, and general school IT systems.
Responsibilities
- Prepare apparatus, equipment, and chemical solutions for science lessons across all three disciplines (Biology, Chemistry, Physics).
- Ensure the safe and correct storage, use, and disposal of all hazardous materials, chemicals, and equipment, adhering strictly to CLEAPSS guidelines.
- Manage and maintain the inventory, conducting regular stock checks and ordering new materials/equipment as required within departmental budgets.
- Carry out routine maintenance, checks, and minor repairs on equipment and apparatus to minimise downtime and ensure operational safety.
- Assist teaching staff with practical demonstrations and experiments, sometimes within the classroom, providing technical advice and support.
- Maintain the prep rooms and laboratories, ensuring they are clean, tidy, and organised for efficient use and a professional environment.
- Provide technical support for ICT and data-logging equipment used within the department.
- Care for living organisms and plants within the department's science facilities (e.g., fish, small animals, and greenhouse materials).
- Liaise with suppliers to arrange deliveries, check invoices, and catalogue incoming stock.
- Keep accurate and up-to-date records of equipment logs, stock levels, safety data sheets, and risk assessments.
What We Offer:
- A supportive, collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
- The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a £300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions).
Could this be the ideal role for you?
Click "Apply Now" to submit your application for the role of a Science Technician. For more information, please contact leeds@randstadeducation.co.uk or call 01132462500 to speak to the secondary team.