AD Laboratory Technician in Aylesbury

This is an amazing opportunity to help make a difference and save the planet by making a positive impact in a ground-breaking business who truly put safety at the heart of everything we do and have big plans for the future. Olleco is on a mission to help protect the planet, working together with thousands of foodservice businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by hundreds and thousands of tonnes. We are now looking for a Lab Technician to join our team and help us to continue to do things the right way for customers, colleagues and the planet.

With over 1,000 colleagues in multiple sites nationwide delivering excellent performance, we supply premium cooking oils, and collect organic waste, which is then converted into bio-methane, electricity, heat and organic fertiliser. We offer the human touch with local, community-based depots which seek to give back to those communities every chance we get. Within a diverse and inclusive environment, you will have the chance to contribute to our H & S culture and help us maintain our reputation for operational excellence.

As a Lab Technician based in our Southern Anaerobic Digestion Sites, you will be a fundamental part of our team, enabling us to continue with our mission to serve the planet, a purpose we care strongly about and are committed to.

Why join us?

• You'll have the opportunity to make a difference, help us to become more successful and deliver more benefits to the environment.
• We're growing and so will you be able to develop your own career.
• We provide opportunities for you to develop your career, we encourage continuous learning and pride ourselves on promoting from within.
• Help us achieve even more amazing things.

What do we expect of each other?

• That each of us act like owners of this growing business.
• We collaborate to enable us to be the best we can be - especially when it comes to safety and wellbeing!
• We are committed to making food sustainable and ensuring that nothing is wasted so we encourage our colleagues to come forward with their ideas.
• Focus on the things that matter and approach every situation proactively and with agility.

A little bit more about the role:

• Responsible for the smooth and timely operation of an in-house laboratory.
• Collecting samples as required from relevant tanks for internal and external testing.
• Perform quality tests and ensure the company meets its quality assurance standards.
• Work with site management and SHEQ department in preparation for audits.
• Test and calibrate equipment to optimum results.
• Training of process operators in using basic lab functions.
• Recommend and execute agreed additional analytical work to assist in problem solving.

Interested? What are we looking for?

As you can imagine, you'll need a broad range of personal skills to succeed, but we don't expect you to have everything from the start! We will coach, train and support you, it's more important that you have the right interpersonal skills and the intelligence to grasp our business and take us forward. We will be looking for:

• Experience in laboratory team.
• Ideal candidate will have a degree in chemistry or biology and at least 2 years' experience in a lab environment or equivalent combination.
• Knowledge of quality management systems like ISO9001.
• COSHH Knowledge is essential.
• Hands on, proactive response.
• Ability to manage workloads and prioritise flexing deadlines.
• Experience and competence with 'wet chemistry' techniques.
• High level of attention to detail.

Olleco is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees are valued based on their abilities. We believe that diverse voices and perspectives are essential for our growth. By empowering diverse teams to excel, innovate, and be heard, we all achieve more. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, or sexual orientation.