Lab Technician

Lab Technician – 12 Month – Fixed Term Contract at Imperial Brands PLC

We’re a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work.

Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award‑winning development programmes that create exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.

As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.

• Assist Development Engineers in testing prototypes and exploring innovative device concepts.
• Contribute to new technology initiatives within our Device Development team, helping shape the future of our products.
• Manage workshop and lab facilities, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Maintain high Health & Safety standards and uphold best practices across all lab operations.
• Operate and maintain test machines, assemble/disassemble prototypes and competitor devices, and prepare samples for consumer testing.
• Complete product testing, capture results, and create clear reports that drive decision-making and innovation.

• Data-driven mindset – Confident in data acquisition, logging, and compiling insights that shape innovation.
• Hands‑on skills – Comfortable using general lab tools and working with test equipment in a workshop environment.
• Organized and proactive – Able to plan and complete tasks to agreed standards while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Tech‑savvy – Strong computer literacy with the ability to record and analyse numerical data effectively.
• Practical experience – Background in mechanical, medical, or product testing roles, with exposure to technical environments.
• Clear communicator – Skilled in creating technical documents, reports, and presenting data in a way that drives decisions.

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well as inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro‑divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at  to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.