Laboratory Technican
CompanyCelnor Group
Location
Stanley, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At3/27/2026
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Laboratory technicians
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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£33,400
(£17.13 per hour)
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Description
Department: Laboratory
Location: County Durham
Compensation: £25,000 / year
Chemtech Environmental
Laboratory Technician. You will be learn both the organics and inorganics.
Who we are
At Chemtech Environmental, we like to think of ourselves as an extension of your team — the kind that adds value without adding hassle (and yes, the sample containers are free). 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 — all while sweating the small stuff so they don’t have to.
We're filthy and we're proud of it
Part of the Celnor Group
Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.
While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.
Job details
Join our laboratory team and play a key role in keeping environmental testing moving. You’ll prepare samples, carry out routine chemical analysis and help maintain the equipment that keeps our lab running smoothly. If you enjoy practical work, solving problems and being part of a team that delivers reliable results, this could be the role for you.
Fancy earning a little extra? We run a 1 in 4 weekend overtime rota, there’s extra overtime up for grabs, and you can also earn a performance based bonus for smashing it in the role.
What you will do
- Keep the lab running smoothly by working with other departments and staying on top of housekeeping.
- Get samples ready for action and carry out routine environmental testing.
- Keep worklists up to date so every sample knows where it’s going and when.
- Run daily quality checks and help investigate anything that doesn’t behave as expected (NWR).
- Look after lab equipment with routine maintenance and calibration so it’s always ready to perform.
- Keep an eye on AQC charts to make sure results stay reliable and on track.
- Prepare and analyse PT samples and help figure out what happened if results go off course.
- Chemistry or science related degree is beneficial.
- A good grasp of chemistry and how things work in a laboratory environment.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and lab systems to keep data organised and up to date.
- A reliable self-starter with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
- Equally happy working independently or teaming up with others to get the job done.
- Well organised with solid time-management skills and the ability to keep things moving under deadlines.
- A clear communicator with a flexible, can-do approach to problem solving.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays — and it increases the longer you stick around.
- Performance bonus- 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.
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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.
We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.
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.
We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.