Chelmsford College
Science Technician
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Vacancy | Science Technician
Title: Science Technician
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Up to £26,636 per annum, 52 weeks per year
Organisation: Chelmsford College
Closing Date: 02/08/2026
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving Science department with a strong track record of student achievement and excellent outcomes. The successful candidate will have responsibility for organising and maintaining the College’s Science laboratories, microbiology stocks, and associated equipment, whilst also supporting the maintenance and management of specialist equipment and resources used within the Health and Childcare curriculum areas.
The role includes preparing materials, chemicals, equipment, and resources for practical teaching sessions across Applied Science programmes, as well as ensuring that Health and Childcare equipment is maintained, serviced, and readily available to support high-quality teaching and learning. You will provide technical support to both staff and students, including guidance on the safe use and operation of equipment where required.
A key aspect of the role is ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements through the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of risk assessments within practical learning environments. The post holder will also be responsible for maintaining safe working practices, managing stocks and consumables, and ensuring equipment is fit for purpose.
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The successful candidate will provide essential support to teaching staff and managers across the Science, Health, and Childcare provision. You will need to be flexible, organised, and proactive, with knowledge of materials preparation, experiment setup, and equipment maintenance, together with a strong commitment to health and safety standards.
The role carries responsibility for the day-to-day management of departmental ordering, expenditure, and budget monitoring across Science, Health, and Childcare, using the College finance system (full training will be provided). Knowledge of CLEAPSS, COSHH regulations, microbiological stock management, and laboratory health and safety procedures would be advantageous.
The College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments.
Starting salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Application Information
If you have any further questions or wish to apply, please e-mail employment@chelmsford.ac.uk.
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The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 2nd August 2026.
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If you would like to apply for employment within the Chelmsford College Group, please complete the online application form.
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PLEASE NOTE You may wish to download the example forms, and explanatory notes, using the link below in order to prepare the information you will be asked to submit. The online application process has to be completed in one go and without undue delay. In particular, you are advised to prepare your Supporting Statement of up to 4000 characters in another application before you start.
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Contact
Please use the below contact details if you would like to contact us directly about employment opportunities.
Human Resource Department
Chelmsford College
Moulsham Street Campus
Chelmsford
CM2 0JQ
Tel: 01245 293018
Tel: 01245 490486 (24 hour answer phone)
Fax: 01245 266908
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