At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to ensure quality and safety in dairy products through testing and analysis.
- Company: Established food manufacturing business with a focus on quality and teamwork.
- Benefits: Earn £15.05 per hour, enjoy 22 days holiday, and access health support.
- Other info: Temp-to-perm role with excellent growth opportunities and supportive training.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in a fast-paced lab environment with real impact on food safety.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail and a proactive attitude are key; training provided for the right candidate.
Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Department: Laboratory / Technical
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Pay: £15.05 per hour
Contract: Temp-to-Perm
Working Pattern: Monday to Sunday, five-day rotating basis
Shift Times: Weekday shifts rotate between 05:30, 06:00, 07:00 and 12:00. Saturday at 08:00 and Sunday at 06:00.
The Role
An established, independent food manufacturing business is looking for a reliable, accurate and detail-focused Laboratory Technician to join its busy Laboratory team in Tewkesbury. This position is being offered on a temp-to-perm basis, providing an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period. The role supports the safety, quality and compliance of raw milk and pasteurised dairy products. You will support the delivery of a high-quality laboratory service through routine sampling, microbiological testing, compositional testing and chemical testing within a fast-paced dairy manufacturing environment. If you take pride in accuracy, enjoy working to clear standards and want to be part of a team that genuinely cares about quality, food safety and doing things the right way, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out sampling and testing of raw milk and pasteurised dairy products
- Complete microbiological testing using aseptic techniques
- Carry out compositional and chemical testing, including butterfat content, freezing point depression, alkaline phosphatase activity and antibiotic residue testing
- Accurately interpret and record laboratory results
- Monitor HACCP controls and support food safety compliance
- Carry out water testing using titration methods
- Complete and issue customer Certificates of Analysis based on laboratory results
- Maintain laboratory areas in a clean, tidy and compliant condition
- Follow COSHH, Health & Safety, Food Safety and Good Laboratory Practice requirements
- Communicate clearly with the Laboratory Manager, Technical team and wider business
- Undertake other reasonable laboratory duties to support the efficient operation of the department
What We're Looking For
- Excellent attention to detail, with a strong focus on accuracy and precision
- Ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks at the same time
- Positive, proactive attitude with a high level of commitment and motivation
- Confidence working independently and as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to work a rotating shift pattern, including weekend shifts
- Ability to work to tight deadlines while maintaining high standards
- Willingness to participate in sensory testing, including evaluation of pasteurised dairy products
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Previous laboratory experience, ideally within the dairy or food industry
- Understanding of standard laboratory practices and accurate record keeping
- Knowledge of microbiology, food hygiene and food safety principles
- Understanding of HACCP and quality control standards
- Knowledge of dairy manufacturing processes and quality standards
- GCSEs or equivalent in English, Mathematics and Science
- A-Level or equivalent in Biology, Chemistry or a related scientific subject
Previous laboratory experience is advantageous, but full training will be provided for the right candidate with the right attitude, accuracy and willingness to learn.
Training & Development
You will receive practical training and support to help develop your laboratory knowledge, broaden your skill set and progress within the business. Relevant training will include:
- COSHH
- Level 2 Food Safety
- Level 2 HACCP
- Dairy science and production
- Laboratory procedures and food safety standards
You will be guided by the Laboratory Manager and wider Technical team, helping you develop confidence, technical ability and a strong understanding of laboratory procedures within a dairy manufacturing environment.
Food Hygiene Requirement
Benefits when Perm
- £15.05 per hour
- Temp-to-perm opportunity
- 37.5 hours per week
- 22 days' holiday plus bank holidays once permanent
- Additional day's holiday after 3 years' service
- Refer-a-friend bonus scheme of up to £500 per referral
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted products and delivery options
- Enhanced pension scheme via salary exchange
- Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health, including claim-back options for medical, optical and dental expenses
- Training, development and support from an experienced Laboratory and Technical team
Apply now for this exciting temp-to-perm opportunity to develop your career within a busy food manufacturing laboratory environment.
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