Hub Technician

University of Leeds

Placed On: 4th March 2026

Closes: 12th April 2026

Job Ref: EPSCH1128

Are you looking for a career in a leading science department? Would you like to work in a team that delivers an effective and professional service in support of the School’s commitment to excellence in learning, teaching and research?

We are looking for a professional and proactive individual to support our busy School. This role is split between our Hub service and Teaching Laboratories in the School of Chemistry. Working in the Hub you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality counter service to staff and students, whilst enabling the operation of the school by managing deliveries, ordering equipment and undertaking administrative processes, such as goods receipting and maintaining audit documents. You will also provide general technical support to the laboratories including the preparation, dispensing and delivery of chemicals and specialist equipment and the disposal of waste. In addition, the role will be based in our busy teaching laboratories on 2 days each week. As part of the technical team you will support synthetic chemistry practical teaching lab, preparing materials for lab sessions, managing stock levels of chemicals, consumables and equipment, promoting Health and Safety in the laboratories and providing general support to our students.

The role presents an exciting opportunity for an individual with a strong customer focus and professional attitude to join a leading science department in a University which has recently been ranked in the top 100 in the world. This position will be subject to a two-stage selection process, involving an online interview and some in person practical activities to test the shortlisted candidates’ skills and experience against the person specification.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Ben Cooper, Lead Technician Porter Lab

Tel: +44 (0)113 3436491

Email: B.W.Cooper@leeds.ac.uk

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available via the Government’s Work in the UK page.