Analyst in Southampton

At Chemtech Environmental, we like to think of ourselves as an extension of your team — the kind that adds value without adding hassle. We keep things simple, personal and practical, offering tailored solutions and responsive support through our network of regional laboratories. With years of industry experience behind us, we help clients get the answers they need, make smart decisions and keep projects moving.

We provide environmental testing and analytical services to customers across a wide range of industries, combining technical expertise with a genuinely personal approach. We’re looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our team and support the smooth day-to-day running of the laboratory. This is a varied, hands-on role covering everything from sample preparation and basic chemical analysis through to equipment checks, sample storage and even occasional site sampling. If you’re organised, practical, detail-focused and don’t mind getting stuck in, we’d love to hear from you.

What you will do:

• Preparing and processing household waste, soil, water and other environmental samples ready for laboratory analysis.
• Carrying out basic chemical analysis and accurately updating worklists, preparation logs and sample records.
• Managing sample storage, subsampling, fixing and disposal in line with laboratory procedures.
• Carrying out soil sampling and supporting water monitoring activities at customer sites when required.
• Completing daily equipment checks, calibrations, temperature monitoring and basic troubleshooting or maintenance.
• Supporting internal and external quality control activities, including AQC materials, contamination checks, proficiency testing and non-conforming work investigations.
• Maintaining stock levels, good housekeeping and effective communication with customers and colleagues across the business.

Who you are:

• You don’t necessarily need years of laboratory experience. We’re looking for someone with the right attitude, attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths, with a basic understanding of chemistry desirable.
• Strong attention to detail with good organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently using good judgement, while also being a supportive team player.
• Reliable, self-motivated and comfortable working to deadlines in a busy environment.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, with laboratory or environmental sample experience desirable.
• Flexible, positive and hands-on, with a willingness to learn and get involved where needed.

Join us: You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays — and it increases the longer you stick around.
• Annual bonus (2.5%) linked to both your performance and the company’s success.
• Free on-site parking.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Life insurance (2x salary).
• Referral bonus of £1,000 if you bring great people into the team.
• Sick pay and enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Christmas shutdown.

Important information: Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.