Laboratory Stores Technician

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SGS’s Natural Resources business line powers the agriculture, petrochemical, mining, energy, and resource sectors with expert testing, inspection, and certification. From exploration to trade, SGS helps clients boost efficiency, stay compliant, and reduce risk—backed by cutting-edge labs, digital tools, and a global network.
Job title: Laboratory Stores Technician
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ellesmere Port
Salary: From £24,785
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Industry: Natural Resources (Petrochemicals)
Looking for a role where you can be at the heart of the lab and keep everything running smoothly?
We’re looking for a Lab Stores Technician to join our team in Ellesmere Port. This is a great opportunity for someone organised, proactive, and happy working in a fast-paced environment supporting laboratory operations.
What you’ll be doing
Managing the receipt, booking in, and storage of laboratory samples and equipment
Ensuring items are tracked accurately and are easy to locate when needed
Supporting the lab by retrieving samples quickly and efficiently
Carrying out stock checks and ordering consumables to maintain supply levels
Liaising with internal teams and customers regarding deliveries and queries
Supporting the safe dispatch of samples, including those under Dangerous Goods regulations
Helping maintain high standards across quality, safety, and service delivery
What we’re looking for
Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail
Confident communicator who can work well with different teams
Able to manage workload and prioritise in a busy environment
IT literate (comfortable using systems and MS Office)
A proactive, team-focused approach
Experience in a lab, stores, or service environment is beneficial
Good to know
Based on-site in Ellesmere Port
Full training provided, including for specialist areas such as sample dispatch
Ideal for someone who enjoys structure, teamwork, and hands-on work
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
BUPA Private medical cover - Immediate cover from day 1
Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
Retailer Discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
Length of Service Awards
Christmas Vouchers
Health & Wellbeing initiatives
An additional day off for your birthday
Discounted Gym Membership
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.