Description
Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a permanent part time Laboratory Technician based at our Berkshire College of Agriculture campus to work 22.5 hours per week on a term time only basis (38 weeks per year). The role pays from G16 £12,500.59 to G19 £13,893.93 (full time equivalent being G16 £24,098 to G19 £26,784), which will be dependent on experience and qualifications. The shift pattern is flexible across the working week and could be spread over 3 or more days.
Laboratory Technician
As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a vital role in enhancing the student experience by providing high quality technical support across the science laboratories at the Berkshire College of Agriculture. You will take ownership of the preparation and management of laboratory resources, ensuring the precision setup of equipment, chemicals, materials, and apparatus, as well as the preparation of samples and specimens essential for practical lessons and research.
A core part of this role is ensuring our laboratories remain safe, compliant and highly functional. We are looking for a proactive professional with a strong understanding of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations, alongside the technical ability to perform routine maintenance and ensure all laboratory equipment is kept in peak condition.
To be successful in this position, you should hold a qualification in a relevant scientific study area, such as Biology or Chemistry. You will have proven experience working within a scientific laboratory environment and possess the technical capability to efficiently set up and dismantle complex scientific equipment as required by the curriculum.
About Us
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state of the art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.
For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description / person specification.
Our staff benefit from:
- Career progression opportunities for ambitious staff
- Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
- Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes
- Free onsite parking at all sites
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance
- Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
- Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at Langley College
This vacancy will close on Thursday 23rd April 2026 but applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.
Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.Recruitment Agencies we have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.
