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Senior Science Technician & Laboratory Manager - UTC Warrington

Warrington Borough Council
Warrington
2 years ago
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We are looking for an outstanding and enthusiastic Senior Science Technician & Laboratory Manager to join our team at UTC Warrington. 

A passion for working with and the ability to motivate young people are among the qualities we seek.

The successful applicant will be professional, adaptable, and dedicated to delivering high quality engineering support.

Applications are particularly welcome from current science technicians who want to work in an environment with world-class facilities, but more importantly from those who want to develop their career in a learner facing ,‘hands-on’ environment.

Our relationship with a broad range of local, national, and international business partners will allow the successful candidate to link his/her experiences to an applied, employment led educational environment. 

Key dates

Closing date:9:00 am, Wednesday 1 November

Interviews:Week commencing Monday 6 November

Job start date:ASAP

Key Info

Salary:SCP 6 – 18 (£21,968 - £27,344) subject NJC Scale cost of living increase (£23,893 - £29,269)

Location:Warrington

Contract type:Permanent, 0.6 (3 days) Term-time + 2 weeks 

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