Science Technician
New Today
while offering long-term security and excellent benefits. What We Offer Salary: £25,304 rising to £25,835 per year, with the potential to progress into higher-graded roles
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Year-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks between contracts Outstanding Benefits Local Government Pension Scheme
a strong, secure foundation for your future Generous Holiday Entitlement
30 days paid annual leave plus 8 paid bank holidays College closure and wellbeing days
including a 2-week paid Christmas closure Employee Assistance Programme
24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal, and financial support Free On-Site Gyms
available across multiple campuses Lifestyle Discounts
savings on retail, technology, travel, and leisure Cycle-to-Work Scheme
save money while staying active Professional Development
ongoing training and career progression opportunities Additional Perks
discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and reduced attraction entry A stable role with benefits that support your life today and your future tomorrow. What Youll Do Prepare, maintain, and set up laboratories for practical science sessions Ensure laboratories are safe, compliant, and well-organised Support teaching staff and students during practical experiments Manage chemicals, equipment, and stock levels in line with health and safety requirements Maintain specialist scientific equipment and ensure accurate record-keeping What Youll Bring A level 2 qualification or above in Science, Applied Science, Laboratory Technology, or a related discipline (or relevant practical laboratory experience youre keen to apply in education) Experience working in a laboratory, scientific, healthcare, or technical environment A methodical, safety-conscious approach with strong attention to detail Why Choose This Path? Continue using your scientific and technical skills
without: Shift work or unpredictable hours Short-term contracts or job insecurity High-pressure commercial environments Limited progression opportunities A role that keeps you close to science, while giving you more time, balance, and stability outside of work. Make a move that truly pays off If youre ready for a secure, balanced, and rewarding future supporting science education, wed love to hear from you. Closing Date: 28th January 2026 Please note: Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document. Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Safer Recruitment Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the childrens barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates. We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities. Closing date: 28 th January 2026 Shortlist date: 29 th January 2026 Interview date: TBC
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Science
