63 Laboratory Technician jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Title
: Laboratory Technician

Location
: Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, UK

Contract and Shift
: Permanent Mon - Sun 8.45pm - 7.15am. Seven on, seven off night shift.

Package includes:
Salary £26,859 a year, and access to flexible benefits that support your development, wellbeing and everyday life.

About The Role
The Laboratory Technician will provide the knowledge and skills to assist with the ongoing testing and registration of samples as well as basic maintenance of instruments that are fundamental to the laboratories operation. Carrying out your duties you will be required to work on a seven on/seven off night shift.

From time to time training and cover may be required during the laboratories operational times on the day shift.

Key Responsibilities

• To register and analyse samples submitted to the laboratory following published Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Standards.
• To ensure that any instrumentation that is used during analyses is operated to established KPI's.
• To monitor and apply any amendments made to standard working practices.
• To be responsible for completing laboratory records accurately.
• To assist in the maintenance of the supply of consumables and reagents utilised in the laboratory.
• To report any sample registration or sample analyses that do not conform to standard procedures.
• To ensure the quality of customer communications, both verbal and written are of the highest standard.
• To understand and follow all health and safety procedures involved with both the site and individual workstations.

Knowledge And Skills Required

• To have the ability to understand, follow and convey technical instructions.
• To have excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• To have good analytical skills.
• To have good organisational and time management skills.
• Be good at working in a team environment.
• The ability to maintain technical equipment.
• Computer Literate and be a competent user of Microsoft Office Products.

Geotechnical and Materials Laboratory Technician

Are you interested in Laboratory Testing? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Geotechnical and Materials Laboratory Technician , as well as playing a vital role in helping our business succeed.

As our company grows and develops, we are ever expanding our teams. We have a great opportunity for a committed Laboratory Technician to join our Infrastructure Division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

We are looking for a dependable, dedicated and flexible Laboratory Technician to join our UKAS accredited team. As a member of the laboratory , it is key that you are able to thrive in a team environment, as well as independently. The fundamental part of the role it to determine the physical properties of a wide range of materials including concrete, earthworks, aggregates and bituminous mixtures to ensure compliance with specifications. All testing will be undertaken in line with a range of British, European and American standards so a good attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures is required.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• Work effectively within deadlines
• Prepartion of soil samples for various tests
• Calculate lab results

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Basic math skills
• Ensure the highest standard of quality
• Undertake tasks in line with the company QHSE protocol

About Materials Testing

Our Materials Testing team perform an extensive range of testing and compliance services across a wide range of construction projects including highways, rail, airfields, ports and harbours, power stations, sports stadia in addition to new build projects across Industrial, Commercial and Residential properties. A career within our Materials Testing business will provide a varied workload with experiences across many of the key UK Infrastructure assets leaving you with the satisfaction that you have played a part in ensuring the built world around us is safe and stable.

What's in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary, we offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Why SOCOTEC?

Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers, we provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. As a Lab Technician, you will play a pivotal role in providing these services.

We offer transversal career pathways as well as linear pathways, and we will support you in attaining a portfolio career in one place. Not to mention the possibility of working locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your journey with us. #YouGrowWeGrow

Think you've got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.

Laboratory Technician x2
Function:
Supply Chain – Cider Production

Location:
Hereford

Salary:
£31,264 per annum plus benefits listed below

Contract:
6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Shift pattern: N/A
Closing Date:
Friday 31st October 2025

Please note
: We may close vacancies early where we receive a high number of applications, so don't delay

Who We Are
As the UK's leading beer, cider and pub business, we're home to some of

We're the name behind a host of brilliant brands, from Inch's to Birra Moretti and many more. And with around 2,400 pubs to our name in the UK, our Star Pubs business is all about putting pubs at the centre of community life.

But we're more than just great beers and ciders – we're a place where passion meets purpose, careers are crafted as carefully as our brews, and enjoyment of life is part of the job.

About The Role
We're seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Laboratory Technician to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge manufacturing processes in a fast-paced laboratory environment. The initial contract is for 6 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.

You'll be working across our four key laboratory areas: Analytical, Microbiology, Effluent, and Sensory, supporting a wide range of testing and quality assurance activities. This role is not solely laboratory-based - you'll also be active within the plant, carrying out sampling, equipment verifications, supporting training initiatives, and contributing to continuous improvement activities.

You'll Be Tasked With

• Conducting routine and non-routine laboratory tests to support manufacturing operations
• Record, analyse, and report data with precision and accuracy
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Support production teams with sample preparation, testing, and troubleshooting
• Perform in-plant sampling and support operational teams with training and improvement projects
• Assist in documentation and continuous improvement initiatives

About The Team
Helping millions of consumers enjoy our beers and ciders is a real team effort. As a Supply Chain colleague, you'll be part of the biggest function in HEINEKEN UK

From barley to bar, our Supply Chain produces high-quality beers and ciders, prioritising safety, sustainability and innovation to keep our operations running smoothly.

You'll be based in the Quality team, whose job is to ensure every single drop of our ciders and beers is packed with the consistent, tongue-tantalising taste that we all know and enjoy. The team is also at the centre of ensuring compliance throughout our cider & beer-making process as well as championing our safety principles.

Who We're Looking For
We're seeking an enthusiastic and robust individual who can constantly prioritise and re-prioritise tasks, keeping colleagues updated on their actions in a way which instils confidence and trust.

As well as the above, the ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Chemistry, Biology or similar science qualifications.
• Prior experience working in Laboratories with a consolidated understanding of laboratory procedures & safety protocols.
• Experience of using GC (Gas Chromatography) and HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) techniques is highly desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If you want to grow and develop your skills, gain hands-on experience with a wide range of technologies and sharpen your problem-solving abilities, we want to hear from you.

Why join us?
We're all about brewing the Joy of True Togetherness, and that starts with our people.

We believe in bringing everyone together, making sure you feel supported, valued, and included from day one – because every one of our colleagues has a role to play in shaping the future of beer, cider, pubs and beyond.

It's a brilliant time to join us. We're pioneering in low and no alcohol products, continuing to wow the world with creative marketing campaigns, investing into pubs and

We're a place where you can build a meaningful career, with plenty of opportunities for continuous learning and development. For those just starting out or looking for a change, our apprenticeships let you earn valuable qualifications while you work. And for our managers and leaders, our LEAD talent programme provides the tools and guidance to inspire drive long-term success.

This is your chance to step up, raise the bar and brew a great career.

Our Benefits
Here's a flavour of what we offer:

• Annual bonus
• Double-matched pension (up to 10%)
• 32 days' holiday, plus three listed public holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day – if any of these fall on a weekend, you'll get the following weekday off instead)
• Life assurance (subject to policy terms)
• Critical illness insurance – comprehensive cover for you and your family
• Free ciders and beers (including low and zero alcohol options)
• Retail discounts
• Wellbeing support, including Mental health champions, free Counselling, access to Colleague Networks.
• Comprehensive opportunities to develop
• Option to join our Colleague Networks to connect, share and build inclusion

…and much more

Please note:
Rewards and benefits can vary from role to role. Some benefits are taxable and may be based on employee contributions. We're happy to discuss further throughout the application process.

The application
If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply before the closing date listed above.

You might not meet every single requirement for the roles listed above, and that's okay – we all need the opportunity to develop and untap our full potential. If this advert's piqued your interest, we'd encourage you to apply rather than ruling yourself out. We're committed to finding great talent who can grow with us—no matter who you are or where you're from.

If you need any adjustments made to support your application (for example, if you require information in different formats, or if you have any accessibility issues), we're more than happy to review our processes – please feel free to get in touch with us as

Apply today to discover Your Future, Untapped.

Kromachem Ltd are a manufacturer and distributor of speciality colours based in Manchester, Watford and Germany. We make products for the printing ink and paint market - in particular, colour concentrates. Our products are sold all over the world, regarded as high performance and our customer service levels are second to none. We are constantly looking to push the boundaries of what is possible - developing better and smarter and more sustainable products. Our customers are ink, ink-jet and coatings companies who produce coatings for anything from food packaging labels to automotive parts.

We are looking to add a new chemist / technologist to our existing team working in Hyde, East Manchester. Salary would be competitive and reflect qualification, aptitude and ability.

The right candidate should have:

• Good practical, technical and numeracy skills.
• Communications skills to be able to communicate results, problems and ideas clearly, concisely and effectively.
• Be equally at home with routine lab work as well as creative problem solving.
• Be educated to minimum A or AS level including Maths and a Science. (We would also consider GCSE school leavers in a more junior role as laboratory technician/assistant.)
• We are part of an international business with strong ties to customers and employees in Germany – so anyone with German language skills will be of great interest.

Initial interviews will be conducted by Teams video or phone call so please ensure your application has a current phone number.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Dental Technician to join our team.

The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the dental laboratory, crafting high-quality dental appliances such as Nightguards, Bleaching Trays and Essix Retainers. This position requires a keen eye for detail, strong organisational skills.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Ortho Dental Technician
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple cases efficiently.
• Previous experience with 3d Printers, Model Building Software.
• Attention to detail and precision in all aspects of work.

Northwick Power is an industrial processor of food waste located on the north of Gloucestershire close to Chipping Campden, and the plant has been designed to handle a wide range of waste feedstocks. Through a process called Anaerobic Digestion it utilises the waste as a raw material to create methane, which in turn is used to generate electricity and gas both of which are exported to the national grids and are 100% renewable.

The waste we use to produce the methane can be in solid, liquid or sludge form, packaged or unpackaged. Out-of-date and damaged foods from retailers, supermarkets and factories or food waste from restaurants, pubs and hotels, offices, hospitals and schools.

In addition, domestic kitchen food waste, waste from food processing factories, plus animal by-products (Category III) from the food industry, can all be processed by the plant.

You can find out more about Northwick Power here:

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

We are currently looking for an Anaerobic Digestion Lab Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be an integral within our processing and treatment plant facilities and will be responsible for looking after the plant biology and day to day testing of the AD Plant

You will be responsible for:

• Collaborating as part of a dedicated operations team overseeing all AD and Power Plant procedures
• Performing daily routine tests and carrying out analysis using technical instruments
• Undertaking samples from the AD treatment plant
• Recording and reporting on findings and results
• Ensuring quality controls are maintained for peak plant efficiency, and promptly reporting any non-conforming results.
• Take a proactive approach to resolving process issues.
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety policies and Codes of Practice, including the creation and implementation of Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, and Standard Operating Procedures.

Are you a MATCH?

The ideal candidate for this role will have previous experience in a similar role, ideally working with food or beverage products. We also look for:

• Proven experience in a laboratory setting or food testing role
• Strong communication skills
• A problem solving mindset
• Relevant education up to A level, or a relevant laboratory qualification
• Any experience in anaerobic digestion or other process environments is highly desirable but not essential

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

Job Responsibilities

• Developing, managing, actioning and documenting projects, to cover agreed technical support to affiliates
• Proposing and gaining support for the general direction of specific projects to be worked on
• Carrying out literature searches, to assist in all areas of technical development
• Updating management on project/work progress in a pre-agreed format
• Undertaking all aspects of analysis, as required
• Interacting with internal stakeholders on technical subjects, especially within Operations for production of specialty grades
• Writing new in-house test methods, as appropriate, and reports/articles for internal and external use
• Participating in Risk Assessments, COSHH assessments, MOC processes etc as required
• Training other members of staff and external personnel, as required
• Attending training courses /seminars and completing competency modules as appropriate
• Ensuring the laboratory and equipment is kept clean, tidy and free of hazards
• Any other tasks as directed by management

Qualifications

• Educated to degree or equivalent level, in a science or engineering discipline
• Laboratory experience essential, bitumen industry experience preferable
• Good communication skills
• IT literate
• Self-motivated, able to independently and within a team setting

Are you a detail-driven lab technician with a passion for microbiology? We’re looking for someone to join our specialist team, carrying out Salmonella testing on poultry samples to support the poultry industry.

What you’ll do:

• Receive, register, and prepare samples for testing
• Perform Salmonella testing (swabs, feed, tissues, faecal samples)
• Follow strict SOPs, biosafety rules, and ISO 17025 standards
• Record and report accurate results within tight deadlines
• Keep the lab safe, organised, and contamination-free

What you’ll bring:

• 1–2 years’ lab experience (microbiology preferred)
• Strong aseptic technique and culture methods
• Knowledge of UKAS 17025 standards (essential)
• Salmonella or food microbiology experience (desirable)
• Accuracy, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently (including weekends) and in a team

Why join us?

• Be part of a growing, specialist laboratory
• Hands-on work with real-world impact in food safety
• Training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary + benefits