Laboratory Technician (Birmingham)

Pilot Plant Technician

Contract Duration: 9 months

Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm

Location: Birmingham

Are you a hands-on individual with a keen eye for detail, looking for a unique opportunity in food manufacturing research and development? Randstad is proud to be recruiting for two Pilot Plant Technicians to join Mondelez UK at their iconic Bournville site.

This is a fantastic chance to contribute to the development of new and exciting chocolate products, working in a dynamic pilot plant environment that mimics a mini-factory. You'll play a crucial role in bringing new innovations to life!

What you'll be doing:

As a Pilot Plant Technician, you'll split your time between practical work in the plant and essential administrative tasks in the office.

• Operating Pilot Plant Equipment: You'll be actively involved in making chocolate from scratch! This includes roasting cocoa beans, producing cocoa liquor, and making chocolate batches on a smaller scale (20kg to 80kg). This role involves a significant amount of manual handling .
• Data Management: In the office, you'll be responsible for accurately generating, collecting, and collating key project data from experiments. This includes processing, analytical, and consumer science data, using relevant internal systems.
• Learning and Development: You'll receive comprehensive training on all equipment and systems, ensuring you have the support needed to excel in your role.

What we're looking for:

We're seeking highly motivated individuals with a practical mindset and a strong ability to learn quickly.

• Practical Aptitude: A hands-on approach and comfort with operating manufacturing equipment are essential.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulousness is key for successful experimentation and accurate data capture.
• Self-Motivation: The ability to work independently and proactively once trained.
• Quick Learner: Eagerness and capacity to quickly pick up new practical skills and system knowledge.
• IT Skills: Good basic MS Office skills are required.
• Background:
• Ideally, you'll have a food-related or chemistry-related degree , and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Alternatively, if you have experience using manufacturing equipment , particularly within a catering or food manufacturing environment , we'd love to hear from you.

Why join?

• Work at a world-renowned company in a cutting-edge R&D facility.
• Gain invaluable experience in food product development.
• Full training and support provided.
• Be part of a team that's committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers.