Science Technician

Full Time Science Technician - Secondary School in StHelens (Start September2026)

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a reliable and organised Science Technician to join a successful secondary school in StHelens. The role is full time and will start in September2026. Working hours are 37 hours per week: 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, and 8:00am to 3:30pm on Friday.

About the Role

As a Science Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting the science department. You will prepare materials, maintain equipment, and ensure practical lessons run smoothly and safely. You will work closely with teaching staff to support learning across the science curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and setting up equipment and resources for practical science lessons
• Maintaining, cleaning, and organising laboratory equipment
• Supporting health and safety procedures within the science department
• Managing stock levels and ordering supplies when required
• Providing general technical support to teaching staff

To be considered for this role, you should have

• Previous experience as a Science Technician or within a school science department (desirable)
• A good understanding of health and safety in a laboratory setting
• An enhanced child workforce DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply for a new one)
• A full and up to date CV
• The legal right to work in the UK

Benefits of working with Tradewind Recruitment

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Competitive PAYE rates (no umbrella companies)
• Virtual registration for a quick and simple process

If you are a Science Technician looking for a full time long term role in StHelens, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or for more information about this full time Science Technician role, contact Lizzie on or via email at .