At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and analyse environmental samples, ensuring accurate results and quality control.
- Company: Join Chemtech Environmental, a dynamic part of the Celnor Group.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days leave, annual bonuses, health programmes, and more!
- Other info: Flexible, supportive team environment with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in environmental science while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths; chemistry knowledge is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
At Chemtech Environmental, we like to keep things simple: great science, accurate results and brilliant service. 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 — win together, celebrate together.
- Free on-site parking, because the only thing you should be hunting for at work is results, not a parking space.
- Health and wellbeing programme to help keep both mind and body in good working order.
- Life insurance (2x salary) for a little extra peace of mind.
- Referral bonus of £1,000 if you bring great people into the team.
- Sick pay and enhanced maternity & paternity pay to support you when life happens.
- Christmas shutdown, giving you proper time to switch off, relax and enjoy the festive season.
Laboratory Analyst in Southampton employer: Chemtech Environmental Limited
At Chemtech Environmental, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and dynamic employer in County Durham, where our team thrives in a culture of collaboration and innovation. We offer a range of benefits including generous annual leave, performance bonuses, and a health and wellbeing programme, ensuring our employees feel valued and motivated. With a commitment to professional growth and a focus on work-life balance, we provide an environment where you can develop your skills while contributing to meaningful projects that protect people and the environment.
Contact Details:
Chemtech Environmental Limited Recruitment Team
