Professional Sole Trader | Quality Control · Laboratory · Health · Digital · Business
Lee Burton is a BSc qualified chemist, Level 3 personal trainer and experienced professional sole trader based in Wombourne, West Midlands. Available for on-site shift cover, short-term contracts and remote services across the UK and worldwide — covering science, laboratory, manufacturing, hospitality, construction, health, fitness, digital marketing and business support.
Lee Burton provides flexible, professional services across six core areas — available on-site across the UK, remotely worldwide and internationally for the right opportunity.
Science & Laboratory
BSc Chemistry-backed quality control, laboratory technician cover, GMP and cGMP compliance, UKAS laboratory support, GLP protocols, ISO 9001 and hazardous waste management for pharmaceutical, chemical, food and environmental organisations.
Manufacturing & Quality Control
Quality technician cover, production line inspection, non-conformance management, SOP adherence and ISO compliance support for manufacturing, engineering, automotive, food, chemical and construction materials businesses.
Hospitality & Events
Professional front of house, kitchen, bar and event staffing cover for restaurants, hotels, wedding venues, catering companies and event organisations across the UK.
Health & Fitness
Level 3 personal training, sports massage therapy, strength and conditioning, calisthenics, sports psychology and nutrition coaching for individuals, gyms, sports clubs and corporate wellness programmes — available in person and online worldwide.
Digital & Marketing
WordPress and Elementor website builds, SEO, social media management, content creation, video editing and digital marketing support for small and medium-sized businesses across the UK and remotely worldwide.
Business & Professional Support
Virtual assistant services, admin cover, data entry, research, customer service and general business support for organisations of all sizes across the UK and internationally.
Why Choose Lee
Why Businesses Choose Lee Burton
Most businesses face the same problem — they need reliable, qualified cover at short notice without the cost and complexity of agency fees, long-term contracts or permanent hires. Lee Burton solves that problem.
- Professional, qualified and immediately deployable
- Available at short notice for shift cover and contracts
- Cheaper than agency rates with higher professional standards
- Multi-skilled across science, health, digital and business
- Equally comfortable on a factory floor, in a laboratory, at a wedding venue or behind a laptop
- Regionally mobile across the UK and open to international placements
- Remote services available to clients worldwide
- Fully insured and professionally presented at all times
- Invoiced cleanly with flexible payment terms and global currency acceptance
- One point of contact — no agency middleman, no hidden fees
Who Lee Works With
Sectors & Industries Served
Lee Burton works with businesses, organisations and individuals across a wide range of sectors and industries throughout the UK and internationally.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing · Chemical Manufacturing · Food & Beverage Production · Hazardous Waste Management · Environmental Testing Laboratories · Cosmetics & Personal Care · Medical Device Manufacturing · UKAS Accredited Laboratories · Biotechnology · University & Research Laboratories · Water Treatment & Utilities · Nutraceuticals & Supplements · ISO Consultancy · Automotive & Aerospace · Adhesives & Construction Materials · Fragrance & Flavour Manufacturing · Restaurants & Gastropubs · Hotels & Resorts · Wedding & Event Venues · Catering Companies · Bars & Nightlife · General Construction & Labouring · Warehousing & Logistics · Facilities Management · Site Cleaning & Clearance · Personal Training & Coaching · Sports Massage Therapy · Corporate Wellness · Gyms & Fitness Studios · Rehabilitation Clinics · Nutrition & Functional Medicine · Sports Clubs & Academies · Online Personal Training · WordPress Web Design · Social Media Marketing · SEO Services · Video Production · Digital Marketing Agencies · E-Learning & Online Education · Small Business Support · Virtual Assistant Services · HR & Recruitment Support · Training & Development · Estate Agents · Event Management · Accountancy Firms · Finance Admin Support · Media & Entertainment · Podcast & Content Production · Online Consultancy
Qualifications & Credentials
Qualifications, Certifications & Professional Experience
Lee Burton brings a rare combination of academic, vocational and professional qualifications spanning science, health, fitness and digital industries — giving clients complete confidence in the quality and credibility of every service delivered.
- BSc Chemistry — University of Warwick (2003–2006)
- Level 3 Personal Trainer — 2018
- Level 3 Sports Massage Therapist — 2018
- Level 2 Fitness Instructor — 2018
- HACCP Levels 1 & 2 — 2025
- Food Safety Levels 1 & 2 — 2025
- TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Digital Marketing — 2025
- Google IT Support Professional Certificate — 2024
- GMP · cGMP · GLP · UKAS · ISO 9001 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001
- Lovebrain Cognitive Performance — Meta-Learning Mastery
- 15+ Years Industry Experience Across Multiple Sectors
Availability
Current Availability
Lee Burton is currently available for new contracts, shift cover and remote work. Whether you need immediate short-notice cover or want to discuss an upcoming project, contract or international placement, get in touch today to check availability and discuss your requirements.
- Immediate availability for shift cover and short-term contracts
- Remote work available to start immediately
- UK contracts considered with short notice
- International placements considered for the right opportunity
- Flexible working arrangements to suit your business needs
Contact & Call to Action
Work With Lee Burton
If you are looking for a reliable, qualified and professionally presented sole trader for shift cover, contract work, remote services or an international placement — Lee Burton is ready to hear from you.
Get in touch today to discuss your requirements, check availability and receive a clear, professional quote with no obligation and no agency fees.