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Dive into the exciting world of science, manufacturing, and technology. From hands-on lab roles to vital support positions in HR or marketing, diverse roles are making a real difference to our world.
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Not Just Lab Coats exists to provide you with one place to explore the career options in science, manufacturing and technology. You can explore job profiles, get advice and guidance along every step of your journey and discover real examples of what a career in our sectors looks like.
We not only cover all the roles you might expect, like Laboratory Scientist or Chemical Engineer, but also the heroes working behind the scenes like Admin Assistants and Marketing Managers.
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5 female engineers you should know, but don’t
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In honour of International Women in Engineering Day, here are five female engineers you should know, but probably don’t. Ada Lovelace Before laptops, apps, or even electricity, Ada Lovelace was already dreaming up the future. In the 1800s, she worked with inventor Charles Babbage on a machine called the Analytical…
Are GCSEs Really That Important for Apprenticeships?
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If you’re thinking about your future and considering an apprenticeship instead of (or alongside) further education, you might be wondering: Do GCSEs really matter? The short answer is yes, but maybe not in the way you think. What Are GCSEs For? GCSEs are your first big academic qualifications. They show…
Our Top 3 Places to Find Apprenticeship Opportunities
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Starting your apprenticeship search can feel a bit overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure where to look, what level to go for, or even what kinds of opportunities are out there. It’s totally normal to feel a bit lost at first. That’s why we’ve put together our top three places…
Chemical
Makes materials for everyday products like plastics and detergents
Coatings
The reason your coke can has a protective layer and its famous branding
Life Science
Creates medicines and technologies, saving lives and improving health
Nuclear
Uses atomic energy for power and diverse applications, like medicine
Hydrogen
Produces clean energy solutions that power transport, industry and heating without emissions
Medicines
Medicines manufacturing is responsible for a £16.4 billion contribution to the UK economy
Paper
Provides essential products, supports commerce, and promotes sustainability
Carbon Capture
Stops carbon dioxide entering the atmosphere, reducing climate change through tech
Hydrogen
Produces clean energy solutions that power transport, industry and heating without emissions
Medicines
Medicines manufacturing is responsible for a £16.4 billion contribution to the UK economy.
Carbon Capture
Stops carbon dioxide entering the atmosphere, reducing climate change through tech
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Thin Films Lab Technician
Smart4Chemicals
Full Time
Lancashire
Salary:
£32,000 per annum
R&D Laboratory Technician - Thin Film TechnologyLocation: West LancashireSalary: Up to £32,000 (DOE)Employment Type: Permanent,…
Closing date:
5th January 2026
Sales Administrator
Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Full Time
Salisbury
Salary:
£30,000 per annum
Sales AdministratorSalisbury£28,000 - £30,000 + Holiday + Pension This is an excellent opportunity for a…
Closing date:
18th March 2025
Warehouse Operative
Hexeal Chemicals
Full Time
Great Plumstead
Salary:
£24,375 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Warehouse Operatives to join the team based in Great…
Closing date:
16th September 2025
Laboratory Technician
HR GO Recruitment
Full Time
Castle Cary
Salary:
£24,570 per annum
Job Title: Laboratory Technician Location: Castle Cary Rate of pay: £12.60 per hour Job type:…
Closing date:
26th November 2024
Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship - Immunocore
Immunocore
Apprenticeship
Oxfordshire
Salary:
£22,000 per annum
If you are keen to start a career in science, Immunocore is looking to recruit…
Closing date:
7th November 2025
Teaching Assistant - Train to Teach
EdEx - Education Recruitment
Full Time
South West London
Salary:
£31,200 per annum
Teaching Assistant - Train to Teach Q - Are you a graduate interested in teaching,…
Closing date:
27th December 2025
Production Operative Nights
Acorn by Synergie
Full Time
Taunton
Salary:
£26,949 per annum
Production Operative - Near Taunton (TA21 postcode), Somerset - Temporary to Permanent - Starting pay…
Closing date:
16th January 2025
Clinical Trial Start-Up and Feasibility Intern - Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Internship
Cambridgeshire
Salary:
£24,000 per annum
This 12-months placement provides hands-on experience supporting clinical trial start-up, feasibility assessment, site identification, and…
Closing date:
10th February 2026
Sports Assistant WV Active
Adecco
Part Time
Wolverhampton
Salary:
£23,361 per annum
We are recruiting for Sports Assistants to work at WV active sites across Wolverhampton. Locations:…
Closing date:
19th November 2024
Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship - Accord Healthcare Ltd
Accord Healthcare Ltd
Apprenticeship
Tyne and Wear
Salary:
TBC
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the finance team of one of the fastest…
Closing date:
6th January 2025
Production Operative with FLT
Gap Personnel
Full Time
Runcorn
Salary:
£26,286 per annum
Gap Personnel who are operating as an employment business are currently recruiting on behalf of…
Closing date:
17th February 2026
Trainee Workshop Engineer
Source4 Personnel Solutions
Full Time
Reading
Salary:
TBC
Trainee Workshop Engineer Production / Assembly Operative – No Experience Required Location: Reading Employment Type:…
Closing date:
17th February 2026
Powder Coater Operative - Temporary - Permanent
Adecco
Full Time
Essex
Salary:
£24,375 per annum
Our client, a leading manufacturing organisation, is seeking a Powder Coater to join their Production…
Closing date:
6th December 2024
Technician
Pursuit Resources Group
Full Time
Witham
Salary:
£29,000 per annum
TECHNICIAN - Hot Area Witham, Essex | Permanent | £25,000 + 16% shift allowance +…
Closing date:
24th April 2026
Teaching Assistant - Train to Teach
EdEx - Education Recruitment
Full Time
Barking
Salary:
£31,200 per annum
Teaching Assistant - Train to Teach Q - Are you a graduate interested in teaching,…
Closing date:
21st August 2025
Lab Technician
NEXT GENERATION LTD
Full Time
Wednesbury
Salary:
£30,000 per annum
Due to expansion, Next Generation are currently recruiting for a Lab Technician to work with…
Closing date:
27th November 2024
How to Network When You’re Just Starting Out
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The word networking sounds a bit... formal. Maybe even a little cringe. Like something businessy people do over dry sandwiches and awkward small talk. But networking isn’t about wearing a suit or having loads of experience. It’s just about talking to people, building relationships that can help you grow, learn, and find opportunities. At its […]
Read moreApprenticeship as an alternative to university
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If you’re thinking about a career in science, you might assume that the only way to secure a well-paid job is by getting A Levels under your belt followed by a degree at uni. But, have you considered an apprenticeship? A-Levels are one of the best-known ways to study STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). […]
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Chemical Sector
Whether it’s cosmetics, drugs, or even ingredients in food - there’s always something ground-breaking happening in the chemical sector.
Be at the cutting edge of innovation in manufacturing, product development, or even finding sustainable solutions to environmental issues.
What is it like to work in the Chemical Sector?
The chemical sector adds a whopping £18 billion to the UK economy every year. In fact, around 4,100 chemical businesses nationwide create materials for manufacturing goods. Put simply, the chemical sector is booming!
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Coatings Sector
This might be an area you didn’t know existed, but we promise you’ll know about it. Coatings are the finishes on LOADS of goods and materials that provide decoration or protection - from colourful furniture to non-stick pans!
The UK coatings industry directly contributes £4 billion a year to the UK economy, so it's big business and cutting-edge stuff!
What is it like to work in the Coatings Sector?
Given the scale of the industry, there are plenty of jobs around. The UK is also a huge exporter of coatings, so there’s international job opportunities too.
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Life Science Sector
If you don’t already know, life science studies living organisms and how they exist and interact in different kinds of settings.
Put simply, if you work in this area, you could help to improve global healthcare, the environment, or just general daily life. Pretty big stuff, right?!
What is it like to work in the Life Science Sector?
Life scientists are in huge demand across specialisms, from medicine and agriculture to environmental conservation. That means well-paid career opportunities are just waiting to be snapped up!
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Nuclear Sector
Nuclear is a very low-carbon technology. This means it is an important source of clean and safe energy in the fight against global warming.
This trailblazing science is positively changing the world and providing a much-needed power source for future generations - without generating nasty greenhouse gases in the process.
What is it like to work in the Nuclear Sector?
With a growing demand for more affordable power made at home in the UK, the nuclear sector is set to create many more highly paid, varied, and exciting jobs.
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Hydrogen Sector
The science industries are wide-ranging, but they share a common goal: creating positive change for the planet and shaping a better future.
By working at the cutting edge of innovation, you could help drive progress across our global community — from advancing renewable energy technologies to supporting cleaner transport and low-carbon solutions.
What is it like to work in the Hydrogen Sector?
With net-zero targets to meet, businesses need skilled workers to drive industrial decarbonisation and the shift to a low-carbon economy.
Discover a career in the
Medicine manufacturing Sector
Whether it’s cosmetics, drugs, or even ingredients in food - there’s always something ground-breaking happening in the chemical sector.
Be at the cutting edge of innovation in manufacturing, product development, or even finding sustainable solutions to environmental issues.
What is it like to work in the Medicine Manufacturing Sector?
The chemical sector adds a whopping £18 billion to the UK economy every year. In fact, around 4,100 chemical businesses nationwide create materials for manufacturing goods. Put simply, the chemical sector is booming!
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Paper Sector
You might not think much about paper beyond what’s on your desk, but trust us – it’s everywhere. From the box your online order arrives in, to the loo roll in your bathroom, paper is one of the unsung heroes of everyday life.
The UK’s paper-based industries generate £13 billion a year and employ over 115,000 people. It’s an innovative, eco-conscious sector that’s leading the way in recycling and sustainable packaging – so it’s big business with a green heart.
What is it like to work in the Paper Sector?
Working in the paper industry is about more than just paper—it’s about innovation, sustainability, and making an impact on the world.
Discover a career in the
Carbon Capture Sector
If you don’t already know, carbon capture focuses on stopping carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere and finding smart ways to reduce climate change.
Put simply, if you work in this area, you could help protect the planet, create cleaner energy, and tackle global warming. Pretty big stuff, right?!
What is it like to work in the Carbon Capture Sector?
Experts are in huge demand across engineering, technology, and environmental science. That means exciting, well-paid career opportunities are just waiting to be snapped up!