Laboratory Technician (FTC)

Laboratory Technician (FTC) (034548) Warrington, England Why Greencore? We’re a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We’re a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing 13,300 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK’s food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals, and in FY24, we generated revenues of £1.8bn. Our vast direct-to-store (DTS) distribution network, comprising of 17 depots nationwide, enables us to make over 10,500 daily deliveries of our own chilled and frozen produce and that of third parties. Our Warrington site is also known as the Italian centre of excellence, recent expansion and investment make this site a state-of-the-art manufacturing unit! We produce high quality Italian ready meals for both Tesco & Co-Op. What you’ll be doing Shift : Friday – Monday (8am-12pm) 16 Hours FTC: until end of Nov 2025 This is a factory-based role completing routing samples/swabs to be registered and booked for third party analysis. No testing is completed on-site. Book and process all samples received for testing and record compliance or highlight adverse results so that appropriate corrective action can be taken Maintain ongoing communications with the relevant department and external parties ensuring they are fully aware of test results and relevant laboratory data Complete all necessary documentation ensuring that it is kept accurate and is audit ready for both internal and external customers including formal certification bodies e.g. Campden Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (CLAS) Recommend any opportunities for improvement to enhance testing process or communication with the broader team Operate in compliance with Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) policy to ensure that the working environment remains safe for all colleagues What we’re looking for We’re proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality. CLAS accreditation (maintained), with recognised laboratory experience Level 2 Food Hygiene certification * Level 2 Health and Safety certification Chemical and/or Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) training Basic computer skills – able to record and report test results on standard computer packages Working knowledge of calibration requirements These may be trained or developed. These do not all need to be in place at recruitment. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you’ll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Life insurance up to 4x salary Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Enhanced parenthood benefits Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. #J-18808-Ljbffr