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Science and engineering are at the forefront of progress and advancement in today's society. From developing life-saving medical treatments to creating sustainable energy solutions, the possibilities are endless. With a career in these fields, you have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research and cutting-edge technology that will shape the way we live.
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Chemical
Makes materials for everyday products like plastics and detergents
Coatings
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Life Science
Creates medicines and technologies, saving lives and improving health
Nuclear
Uses atomic energy for power and diverse applications, like medicine
Low carbon
Reducing pollution and emissions to help the environment
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Assembly Operative
Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
Poole
Salary:
TBC
Assembly Operative Poole Competitive Salary Our client that design, build and service highly engineered products…
Closing date:
3rd April 2026
Laboratory Scientist (MCT) Degree Apprentice - Pfizer
Pfizer
Apprenticeship
Kent
Salary:
£20,000 per annum
This is a great opportunity to work for one of the world's innovative pharmaceutical companies…
Closing date:
16th February 2025
Field Service Technician
Pertemps Birmingham Industrial
Full Time
Tamworth
Salary:
TBC
Field Service TechnicianTamworth£35,000K- £40,000kMon-Fri (37 hours per week)Permanent As a Field Service Technician specialising in…
Closing date:
27th February 2025
Accounting and Finance Operations Apprentice - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Vertex
Apprenticeship
London
Salary:
£18,500 per annum
An excellent opportunity to support Vertex’ Accounting and Finance Operations and get a head start…
Closing date:
5th October 2025
Mechanical & Electrical Technician
Thames Water
Full Time
Ashford
Salary:
TBC
We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to Join our team at …
Closing date:
3rd December 2024
Decontamination Technician
Grundon
Full Time
Ewelme
Salary:
TBC
Contract: Full-time, permanent Working hours: 7am-3.30pm, Mon-Fri - 40 hours per week, but you will…
Closing date:
1st October 2025
Pharmacist
WM Morrisons
Full Time
Devizes
Salary:
£60,000 per annum
More About The Role We've got a fantastic opportunity for a Pharmacist to join our…
Closing date:
23rd October 2024
Quality Lab Technician
Reed
Full Time
Telford
Salary:
£35,000 per annum
Job Title: Quality Lab Technician Location: TelfordSalary: Up to £35,000 per annumJob Type: Full-Time | PermanentIndustry: Food Packaging About the…
Closing date:
4th August 2025
Lead Electrical Engineer
Randstad Construction & Property
Full Time
Cheadle
Salary:
TBC
Job Title: Lead Electrical Engineer - Nuclear & HV Substations Location: Manchester (Hybrid: Tue-Thu in…
Closing date:
30th September 2026
HR Administrator / Specialist - Insurance
Lorien
Full Time
Ipswich
Salary:
TBC
HR Administrator / Specialist - Insurance We are recruiting for an experienced HR Administrator /…
Closing date:
21st October 2026
Process Manufacturing Apprenticeship - Nufarm
Cogent Skills
Apprenticeship
West Yorkshire
Salary:
£16,000 per annum
As a Process Manufacturing Apprentice at our Wyke manufacturing site in Yorkshire, you will gain…
Closing date:
19th March 2026
Production Operative
Acorn by Synergie
Full Time
Taunton
Salary:
£24,999 per annum
Production Operative - Near Taunton (TA21 postcode), Somerset - Temporary to Permanent - Starting pay…
Closing date:
7th July 2025
Digital Marketing Executive
Adecco
Full Time
Chester
Salary:
£27,000 per annum
Job Title: Digital Marketing ExecutiveLocation: Chester (Hybrid Working Available)Remuneration: £23,000 - £27,000 (dependent on experience)Contract…
Closing date:
23rd April 2025
Production Technician
ProTech Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
Watford
Salary:
£36,920 per annum
Job Title: Production TechnicianLocation: Watford, Hertfordshire Our client is currently offering multiple opportunities for Production…
Closing date:
15th April 2025
Alloys Materials Sortation Operative (Superalloys)
Reed
Full Time
Barnsley
Salary:
£35,360 per annum
Reed Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Manufacturing Company who are…
Closing date:
30th August 2026
Nuclear Sponsorship Scheme 2026
Nuclear Sponsorship Scheme
UK
Salary:
TBC
The Nuclear Sponsorship Scheme focuses on enabling learners from a lower socio-economic background into the…
Closing date:
8th March 2026
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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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Nuclear Sector
The science industries may be diverse, but they’re united by a passion for making a real difference to the environment and improving our future.
Working at the forefront of innovation, you could help advance our global community – from improving renewable energy like wave and solar power to working on electric vehicles.
What is it like to work in the Nuclear Sector?
There is a huge amount of work to be done by businesses to transition to net-zero and meet challenging targets, so a highly skilled workforce is vital for industrial decarbonisation.