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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.
Not sure where to start? Take our completely unscientific quiz, or search our career hub to explore a range of job roles
Not sure where to start? Take our completely unscientific quiz, or search our career hub to explore a range of job roles
More than Microscopes: A Guide to Non-Science Careers in…Science!
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Thinking about your next steps in life can be nerve-wracking especially with the huge range of careers available. So, if you’re still unsure what you want to do, choosing subjects and courses may seem even more stressful. Enjoying science is one thing, but for some people, studying science full-time is…
Skip the Lecture: Why Apprenticeships are a Smart 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, apprenticeships also offer a fantastic opportunity. A Levels are one of the best-known ways to…
Unlock a Career in Nuclear with a Fully Funded Degree and Guaranteed Job!
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Are you interested in a career in the nuclear industry but not sure how to get in? Great news: promising students now have the opportunity to kickstart their careers thanks to a fantastic new industry-backed initiative. The Nuclear Sponsorship Scheme is offering 50 students a series of summer placements after…
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
Low carbon
Reducing pollution and emissions to help the environment
Medicines
Medicines manufacturing is responsible for a £16.4 billion contribution to the UK economy.
Medicines
Medicines manufacturing is responsible for a £16.4 billion contribution to the UK economy.
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Quality Control Technician
Reed
Full Time
Newry
Salary:
£23,400 per annum
Quality General Operative Location: Newry Salary: £12 per hour Job Type: Full-time Join our team…
Closing date:
15th November 2024
Technician
Liz Orpwood Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
Cambridgeshire
Salary:
TBC
Are you an experienced technician or engineer with experience in providing technical support to customers…
Closing date:
11th October 2024
Electrical Engineer, Hybrid, COR7007
Corriculo Ltd
Full Time
Oxfordshire
Salary:
£45,000 per annum
Electrical Engineer, Nuclear, Hybrid, COR7007 The Role You'll leverage your expertise in within electrical engineering,…
Closing date:
22nd November 2024
Facilities Support Operator
First Milk
Full Time
Aspatria
Salary:
TBC
Facilities Support OperatorAspatria, Cumbria About Us First Milk is a wholly British farmer-owned dairy co-operative…
Closing date:
15th October 2024
Maintenance Technician
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Full Time
Standish
Salary:
£55,000 per annum
Your new companyOur client, a leading player in the chemical and process industry, is seeking…
Closing date:
20th December 2024
Operations Technician
Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Full Time
Bicester
Salary:
TBC
Title: Operations Technician Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Salary: Competitive Salary Overview: We are currently recruiting for…
Closing date:
26th November 2024
Electrical Engineer
Reed Talent Solutions
Full Time
Garelochhead
Salary:
£39,000 per annum
Would you like to apply your electrical power knowledge to some of the most complex…
Closing date:
28th October 2024
Graduate Site Engineer
Nicholas Associates Group
Full Time
Kings Langley
Salary:
£32,000 per annum
Responsibilities: Conduct site surveys and assessments Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations Supervise construction…
Closing date:
8th November 2024
Forklift Operator
Impact Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
Wellingborough
Salary:
£27,982.50 per annum
ROLE: Forklift Operator LOCATION: Wellingborough HOURS OF WORK: 2pm - 10pm BASIC SALARY: £14.35 per…
Closing date:
1st October 2024
Seed Operator
Ethero
Full Time
Hixon
Salary:
£4,927 per annum
Seed Operators Required Stafford - ST18 Role and key responsibilities for our Seed Operators: Preparing…
Closing date:
30th August 2024
Production Operator
Reed
Full Time
Welham Green
Salary:
£23,400 per annum
Production Operator Location: Welham Green, Hatfield Job Type: Temporary with potential for a permanent opportunity…
Closing date:
2nd December 2024
Spanish speaking Financial Assistant
The Language Business
Part Time
London
Salary:
£38,000 per annum
We have a new job opportunity (part time, 3 days a week) for a Spanish…
Closing date:
20th September 2024
Operator
Reed
Full Time
Chelmsford
Salary:
TBC
Reed Engineering are working with a leading manufacturer in Chelmsford who are looking for multiple…
Closing date:
18th December 2024
Graduate Mechanical Engineer Oil & Gas / Estimator
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Full Time
Gloucester
Salary:
£35,000 per annum
Graduate Mechanical Engineer (Oil & Gas / Estimator) £30,000 - £35,000 + Hybrid + Progression…
Closing date:
21st November 2024
Account Administrator
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Full Time
Ireland
Salary:
TBC
Account Administrator (Finance, Continuous improvement, ERP systems, SAP B1 )Belfast - based on site 39…
Closing date:
24th November 2024
Production Operative
Acorn by Synergie
Full Time
Taunton
Salary:
£24,511.50 per annum
Production Operative - Near Taunton (TA21 postcode), Somerset - Temporary to Permanent - Starting pay…
Closing date:
14th October 2024
Apprenticeship 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). […]
Read more10 reasons for your child to choose STEM subjects
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If a passion for science subjects isn’t enough reason, there are lots of other incentives for picking STEM options at school, college, or uni. Here’s our top ten list of why we think your child should plump for science or tech and with your input, they might consider STEM as a worthwhile career move: Although […]
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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!
Discover a career in the
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.
Discover a career in the
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!
Discover a career in the
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.
Discover a career in the
Low Carbon 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 Low Carbon 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.
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!