Science Technician | Southwark | January 2026

Marchant Recruitment
London

Are you a practical and safety-conscious Science Technician looking for a hands-on role from January 2026? A popular secondary school in Southwark is recruiting a Science Technician to support strong practical science across KS3–KS5.

The Science Technician will be responsible for preparing apparatus and materials, managing chemical stores, maintaining lab equipment and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. This Science Technician post starts January 2026, with induction and handover activity scheduled ahead of January 2026 to ensure continuity for the department in Southwark.

Position details

  • Role: Science Technician — Southwark
  • Start date: January 2026
  • Contract: Permanent / Full-Time

Main duties

  • Prepare lesson materials and apparatus for science practical’s, ensuring timely set-up and efficient clear-up.
  • Manage consumables and chemical inventories, order stock and ensure safe storage in line with COSHH guidance.
  • Support maintenance and routine testing of laboratory equipment, logging faults and coordinating repairs.
  • Assist teachers with demonstrations and support practical activities, promoting safe working practices among pupils.
  • Maintain up-to-date safety records, risk assessments and departmental documentation for Southwark leadership.

Person specification

  • Experience as a Science Technician or in laboratory support with sound practical skills and safety awareness.
  • Confident with COSHH, PPE, risk assessments and the routine maintenance of lab apparatus.
  • Organised, proactive and able to work flexibly across a busy timetable in Southwark.
  • Strong communicator who can work with teachers, pupils and external contractors to maintain a safe lab environment.
  • Able to begin January 2026 and to take part in induction and training before January 2026.

To be considered for this Science Technician position, please forward a CV as soon as possible.

Posted 2025-11-28

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