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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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Commercial Data and Analytics (Level 7) Apprentice - Pfizer
Pfizer
Apprenticeship
Surrey
Salary:
£28,440 per annum
If data is your passion, Pfizer is looking to recruit a Data & Analytics Specialist…
Closing date:
7th November 2025
Water Technician
Streamline Search Ltd
Full Time
Farnham
Salary:
£40,000 per annum
Service Engineer - Water Hygiene / Water Treatment Location: London & South of England Salary:…
Closing date:
7th January 2026
Records Technician
NG Bailey
Full Time
Bridgwater
Salary:
TBC
Quality Records Technician Office based in Bridgwater (Hinkley Point C Project) Permanent – Full time…
Closing date:
13th October 2025
Nuclear Operator
TRADEBE UK
Full Time
Dorchester
Salary:
£25,000 per annum
Discover Tradebe Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a…
Closing date:
27th May 2026
Full Time Hygiene Operative
Adecco
Full Time
Waltham On The Wolds
Salary:
£26,617.50 per annum
Join Our Team as a Hygiene and Housekeeping Specialist! ??? Are you passionate about maintaining…
Closing date:
21st July 2025
Marketing Executive
Recruitment Solutions
Full Time
Tunbridge Wells
Salary:
£40,000 per annum
Hot New Permanent Vacancy – Available to Interview Now!! Great opportunity to join a thriving…
Closing date:
5th March 2026
Field Service Technician
MTrec Recruitment
Full Time
Watford
Salary:
£32,000 per annum
Rewards & Benefits on Offer: Holiday Entitlement above Statutory Annual Bonus SchemePension Scheme Employee Assistance…
Closing date:
9th September 2024
Hygiene Operative
Pertemps Northampton
Full Time
Corby
Salary:
£25,958 per annum
Hygiene Operative - FoodIndustry: Food ManufacturingLocation: CorbySalary: £25958.40Duration: Permanent ContractHours: 07.30-15.30Benefits: Up to 10%companypension contribution,…
Closing date:
13th January 2026
Machining Technician Apprenticeship - Gerotor Design Studio Limited
Gerotor Design Studio Limited
Apprenticeship
Lancashire
Salary:
TBC
Kickstart your engineering career with a hands-on Machining Technician Apprenticeship at a close-knit, family-run business,…
Closing date:
13th July 2026
Radiological Waste Administrator
AWE PLC
Full Time
Reading
Salary:
TBC
AWE is currently recruiting for a Radiological Waste Administrator. Location - Reading / Basingstoke area…
Closing date:
16th September 2024
Production Operative
Pertemps Basingstoke
Full Time
Andover
Salary:
£25,350 per annum
Production Operative Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Production operative to start ASAP for an…
Closing date:
17th November 2025
Science Technician
Tradewind Recruitment
Full Time
Northampton
Salary:
£32,500 per annum
Science Technician - Further Education Setting | NorthamptonStart Date: ASAP or September 2026 | Full-Time…
Closing date:
29th June 2026
Process Operator
A Select UK limited
Full Time
Alton
Salary:
£40,000 per annum
A fantastic career opportunity with full training has arisen for a Trainee Process Operator /…
Closing date:
7th March 2025
Graduate Electrical Design Engineer Building Services
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Full Time
Newark
Salary:
£35,000 per annum
Graduate Electrical Design Engineer (Building Services)£30,000 - £35,000 + Training + Progression + Hybrid Working…
Closing date:
3rd December 2024
Maintenance Engineering Technician Apprentice - Kemira Chemicals
Kemira
East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary:
£17,500 per annum
Cogent Skills is working with Kemira Chemicals (UK) Ltd to recruit an Apprentice Maintenance Engineering…
Closing date:
4th May 2025
Analytical Chemist
Reed
Full Time
Haslingden
Salary:
TBC
Analytical Chemist Blackburn, Lancashire Full time & permanent Competitive salary & benefits Reed Scientific are…
Closing date:
6th September 2024
CV Do's and Don'ts for Landing Your Dream Job
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Your CV (curriculum vitae) is often your first chance to make a lasting impression on potential employers. A well-crafted CV can open doors to exciting career opportunities, while a poorly written one can quickly land your application in the rejection pile. In this article, we'll explore the dos and don'ts of crafting a standout CV […]
Read moreNext-Gen Science Careers: Getting the Right Skills for Tomorrow
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What do you see when you think about working in science or engineering? Someone in a clean, white lab coat? Or someone wearing dirty overalls fixing machinery? Although those important jobs exist, science is changing so rapidly that the most in-demand professions might be different from what you imagine. Looking at current and future trends, […]
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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!