Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician Location: St Neots Hours: Monday – Friday 8am to 4pm (hours may vary) Hourly Rate / Salary: £12.21 p/h Benefits: Generous annual leave bank holidays, Staff Lunch, Training and Development Opportunities and many more. Duration: Temporary (Ongoing) We are seeking a detail-oriented Lab Technician to join our team in the grain processing industry. In this role, you will be responsible for accurately collecting, recording, and maintaining data related to grain quality and production processes. The ideal candidate will have experience with basic hand tools and some background in assembly, production, or laboratory work. Key qualities for success include strong attention to detail, good organisational skills, and confidence in using data entry systems. Familiarity with lab equipment and procedures related to grain testing is a plus. If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and take pride in precise, quality-driven work, we’d love to hear from you. Who are we? We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search. Duties will include: * Follow written and verbal instructions accurately for grain sample testing * Prepare and test grain samples (e.g. moisture, protein, impurities) using lab equipment * Calibrate and maintain lab instruments * Record and analyse test data using Excel or lab systems * Report any quality issues or out-of-spec results * Meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy * Keep the lab clean, organized, and well-stocked Key skills and attributes required: * High attention to detail and strong organisational skills * Previous lab, calibration, or production experience is a plus (training provided) * Able to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment * Confident using Microsoft Word and Excel So, are you ready for your next job? Hit on the apply button today If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business for this Temporary vacancy. INDTEMP