71 Lab Equipment jobs in the United Kingdom

Technical Sales Engineer (Lab / Research Equipment / Furnaces)

Kettering, with some regional travel

35,000-45,000 + Company Vehicle / Car Allowance + Commission + Flexible Working + Progression + Company Benefits

Are you a Technical Sales Engineer or similar from a Lab / Research Equipment / Furnaces background looking for an autonomous, technical role selling specialist equipment within a dynamic, multi-national company who have ambitious goals of expansion providing the opportunity to continually progress to senior roles?

This well-established company provide a range of specialist industrial furnaces and associated equipment for a broad client base- primarily research companies and universities- but also selling to some manufacturing and pharmaceutical companies. They are looking to increase their turnover by 50% in the next 12 months and due to this expansion want to grow their technical sales team.

In this autonomous role you will be the go-to person for providing technical product and project support for a broad client base. You will work primarily remotely, with regular travel to meet customers as you carry out quotations, undertake some upselling and identifying new business opportunities.

This varied role would suit someone from a Technical Sales background within Lab / Research Equipment / Furnaces looking for a dynamic role where you will be the go-to specialist on projects and can continually progress to senior roles.

The Role:

• Sell specialist products, bespoke industrial furnaces and ovens
• Provide support for clients and discuss technical issues
• Upsell existing products and identify new opportunities
• Travel to meet customers and carry out quotations
• Liaise with members of senior leadership team

The Person:

• Technical Sales Engineer or similar
• Lab / Research Equipment / Furnaces background
• Looking for a hybrid role with regular travel

Reference number: BBBH21801

Technical, Sales, Engineer, Consultant, Business Development, Account, Manager, Lab, Research, Equipment, Furnaces, Ovens, Industrial, Midlands, Kettering, Leicester, Market Harborough, Coventry

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Job Title: Lab Technician
Location: Neston, Chester
Remuneration: 14.14/hour
Contract Details: Temporary - until December

Responsibilities:
Join our dynamic team and play a vital role in the Post-Mortem Ward! As an Agency Technician, you will:

• Assist in setting up post-mortem rooms and preparing carcasses for examination.
• Support crucial post-mortem procedures, including opening and sampling carcasses.
• Ensure cleanliness by disinfecting workspaces and equipment, upholding hygiene and safety standards.
• Manage biological and clinical waste in alignment with university and legal protocols.
• Collaborate effectively with your team to ensure a smooth workflow and case management.
• Maintain precise records of samples and procedures to uphold our high standards.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and biosecurity measures for a safe working environment.

Essential Skills & Experience:
We're looking for a candidate who:

• Has previous experience in a post-mortem or a similar laboratory/clinical environment.
• Possesses butchery skills or experience handling deceased carcasses.
• Understands biological and clinical waste management protocols.
• Can work with sensitivity and professionalism in a post-mortem setting.
• Displays strong attention to detail and can follow established protocols.
• Is comfortable working in a physically demanding and emotionally sensitive environment.

Additional Information:

• Enjoy double time on holidays
• Please note that the location can be challenging to reach via public transport.

Join Us!
If you're ready to contribute your skills in a meaningful way and thrive in a supportive team environment, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career with us!

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• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure reliability and accuracy.
• Synthesize and test battery materials with attention to quality control.
• Design and execute experimental procedures including optimisation tasks.
• Record, analyse, and present findings to internal stakeholders.
• Manage laboratory consumables, supplies, and stock levels.
• Follow and improve standard operating procedures to ensure safe lab practices.

• Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience working in a scientific laboratory setting.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality results.
• Curiosity and motivation to develop a broad range of technical skills.

Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician                         £13.00                           CV4         40HRS/Week Fulltime role

HOURS OF WORK

Monday-Friday 

8AM-5PM

BENEFIT FOR THE CANDIDATES

Weekly pay 

Free On-site parking 

Free tea and coffee

Contributing to the growth of a company 

Progression opportunities within the company

Temporary to Permanent role for the right candidate

Overtime available

THE COMPANY

The company is a quickly growing company based in CV4 dealing with architectural panel and aluminium coatings for construction.

THE JOB ROLE

Update Data spreadsheets and conduct routine checks on equipment inside the lab and warehouse

Ensure safety protocols are adhered to in the lab and warehouse

Testing of powder coating sprays in a lab setting and in the warehouse

THE PERSON SPECIFICATION

Strong data entry skills with a keen eye for detail

Have previous lab technician experience or have studied within that field

Be willing to learn new skills and be open to improving existing skills

Be a reliable and trustworthy person

INDBCOVSKILLED

Lab Technician

Kenton Black are partnered with a Food Testing testing facility in Ipswich who are seeking a diligent Sample Preparation Technician to join their dynamic team.

The successful candidate will not require prior laboratory experience, as training will be provided. However, those with a history in production, food services, or retail are highly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities of a Sample Preparation Technician:

- Accurately registering and preparing various food samples for analysis.
- Ensuring that sample preparation is completed in accordance with established SOPs and ISO17025 standards.
- Maintaining a clean and safe work environment in line with health and safety protocols.
- Managing sample inventory, including tracking, storage, and disposal, as per guidelines.
- Collaborating with laboratory personnel to facilitate efficient workflow and timely completion of tasks.

Sample Preparation Technician's are required to have:

- A high level of proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is mandatory.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow standard operating procedures precisely.
- Basic computer skills for data entry and sample tracking.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational skills and the capability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

PLEASE NOTE: A driver's licence is required as this is a remote location with no public transport networks.

Laboratory Technician

Competitive + Benefits + Annual Bonus

Welwyn Garden City

Days Only (Mon-Fri)

gap technical are proud to be representing this manufacturing business in their search for a Laboratory Technician to work at their facility based near Welwyn Garden City

Performance Objectives

• Hydrogen content testing
• Tensile Testing
• Vickers Micro-hardness & Rockwell hardness testing
• Grain size Tests
• Bend test
• Potting-up & polishing samples for
  • Metallographic testing
  • Alpha Case Testing
  • Intergranular Attack Testing
  • Heat Affected Zone Testing
• Daily and Weekly Analysis of chemical process tanks, calculating & recommending additions of solution top-ups / New make-up
• Manage laboratory stock levels, obtain quotes, order consumables, book goods in
• Support test piece preparation (punching, cutting, drilling etc.)
• Housekeeping duties
• Participate in laboratory audits both internal and external
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (word, excel etc.)
• Operator overchecks
• Internal Calibration of equipment
• Archive/Storage of Test pieces

Person Specification

• Degree educated in a material science or minimum of 3 years working in a material testing laboratory.
• Working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage your time efficiently
• Working with multiple stakeholders

Desirable

• Knowledge of aerospace quality management systems

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Closing Date: 29/10/2025

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Lab Technician

Deeside

27062/617

26,238 + pension, share scheme and more.

A long-standing manufacturing business in North Wales is continuing to grow and invest in its people. With decades of experience supplying products across multiple sectors, the company offers stability, career progression, and the chance to work in a supportive, well-established team environment.

Salary & Benefits:

• A starting salary of up to 28,000
• up to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Healthcare Scheme
• Company Pension

Roles & Responsibilities:

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for preparing lab samples to meet customer Samples Requests and Technical Service Requests, ensuring all documentation is completed and retaining any relevant samples.

This position is responsible for carrying out checks on stability samples, ensuring they fall within the specification for the duration of the stability test.

• Carry out calibration of all relevant laboratory equipment daily,
• Carry out Quality Control checks for bulk liquids against specifications.
• Carry out stability tests on all products developed
• Prepare and dispatch samples using the sample request system and technical service request system.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a lab technician role previously
• Worked in a manufacturing environment, preferably chemical
• Good understand of quality control

If you would like more information, please contact Sam Paynter

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Location: Across South Wales
Pay: From 13.69 per hour (depending on experience)

Empowering Learning are seeking dedicated and skilled Laboratory Technicians to join Secondary Schools and Colleges across South Wales. This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational and technical skills, who can support science departments in delivering engaging and safe lessons.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing, setting up, and maintaining laboratory equipment and resources.

• Handling chemicals safely and preparing solutions for practical experiments.

• Supporting teaching staff in science practical lessons.

• Ensuring compliance with health & safety procedures at all times.

• Maintaining stock levels and ordering laboratory supplies when required.

• Assisting with the preparation of lesson materials.

• Providing technical advice and support to staff and students.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Laboratory Technician (school, college, or industry).

• Knowledge of health & safety procedures and risk assessments.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• A science-related qualification would be desirable but not essential.

Why join Empowering Learning?

• Competitive pay rates: from 13.69 p/h (depending on experience)

• Flexible roles: daily supply, long-term, or permanent

• CPD and career development support

If you are passionate about supporting Science education and want to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Empowering Learning offers competitive hourly rates, professional support, and opportunities for CPD.
Empowering Learning is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.

RCMA Agricultural Storage Ltd provide seamless supply-chain integration for our customers from combine to the end user through our strategically positioned grain storage facility in Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our diverse team as a Lab Technician for our Stratford upon Avon site. Reporting to the Lab Supervisor, the successful applicant will assist with the smooth running of the Lab, ensuring incoming and out-loading vehicles are weighed in and out, tested and recorded correctly.

The Individual

Must be a team player, personable and a great communicator. Happy to work a team that has a strong health and safety culture. Among other attributes, the ideal candidate will have a positive and flexible attitude towards their work, be highly motivated and have high levels of attention to detail.

• Helping to coordinate the weighing of incoming and out-loading vehicles.

• Testing a variety of different arable crops and recording results correctly and clearly both electronically and as paper records.

• Tasks as directed by Laboratory Supervisor.
• Working as part of a team, under pressure to a deadline.
• Gathering accurate information on crop grades, specifications etc.
• Helping to check driver’s paperwork to ensure they are sent to the correct intake pit or bulk tank on site.
• Adhere to TASCC code of practice for the Testing of combinable crops and animal feeds by accurately testing the grain and following set procedures.
• Helping to monitor Critical Control Points within the RCMA HACCP system

• To take responsibility for positive release of product to consumer.

Requirements

Essential

• A can do and positive attitude towards all work and challenges.
• Ability to constantly work towards and meet deadlines.
• A flexible approach and willingness to undertake extra hours during busy periods.
• High level of pride and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team player.
• Able to work well under pressure.

Desirable

• Previous agricultural experience
• HACCP Awareness.
• Knowledge of TASCC/BRC guidelines. Full training will be given to the successful candidate.

Due to the location you must have your own transport.