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Are you someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has a keen eye for detail? This is an exciting opportunity to join Refresco on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract as a Laboratory Technician. In this role, you will provide analytical and microbiological support to the business, ensuring products meet the highest quality and food safety standards. Working closely with the Operations and Technical teams, you will conduct product testing, maintain accurate laboratory records, support compliance activities, and help drive a right-first-time quality culture across the site.
Lab Technician
H11
FTC 12 Months
Refresco - Bridgwater
4 on 4 off 6 - 6
Benefits:
- Annual bonus and regular pay reviews
- Early Friday finish to kick-start your weekend
- 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Option to purchase additional leave, increasing your allowance to 31 days plus bank holidays
- Life assurance coverage
- 24/7 virtual GP access for you and your family
- Free eye-care vouchers and discounted glasses
- Employee referral scheme with bonuses for successful referrals
- GroceryAid support services offering financial, legal, wellbeing and practical guidance
- Cheers benefits platform providing discounts, free perks, and wellbeing tools
- Free onsite parking and discounted products
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Carry out analytical and microbiological testing on raw materials, in-process samples and finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
- Monitor, record and report test results, escalating any out-of-specification findings and supporting corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and complete administrative tasks, including data entry, record keeping, certificate management and reporting.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring all instruments are calibrated, serviced and operating to required standards.
- Support quality, food safety and compliance activities, following company procedures and external accreditation requirements.
- Work closely with production and technical teams to provide technical support, manage laboratory stock and orders, and help deliver right-first-time quality
The ideal candidate would have:
The ideal candidate will have a laboratory, quality or food manufacturing background, ideally within a fast-paced FMCG environment. xgikmsk They will have a good understanding of GMP, microbiological testing and food safety principles, alongside strong administrative and organisational skills. With excellent attention to detail, they will be confident maintaining accurate records, managing documentation and supporting
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Laboratory Technician in Bridgwater employer: Refresco Drinks UK
Refresco UK is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer numerous growth opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages you to make a meaningful impact on product quality and operational excellence. Located in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, our team enjoys the unique advantage of working at the forefront of sustainability and engineering advancements.
