At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct hands-on laboratory testing and ensure product quality in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Established food manufacturing business in Gloucestershire with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 22 days holiday, health support, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Full training provided, with clear paths for career progression.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in a dynamic lab setting with real impact on food safety.
- Qualifications: Science degree or relevant qualifications preferred; previous lab experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 13.5 - 16.5 £ per hour.
Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Sunday, 5 days per week on a rotating basis
The Role
We are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician to join a busy Technical and Quality team within a well-established food manufacturing business based in Gloucestershire. This is a hands-on laboratory position suited to someone with previous laboratory experience, or a recent science graduate looking to build their career within the food manufacturing industry. You will play an important role in supporting product quality, food safety and compliance, carrying out routine sampling and laboratory testing while ensuring results are recorded accurately and in line with company procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine sampling and testing of raw materials and finished products
- Complete microbiological testing using appropriate laboratory techniques
- Undertake compositional and chemical testing
- Carry out water testing and other routine laboratory analysis
- Accurately record, interpret and report laboratory results
- Complete Certificates of Analysis where required
- Support HACCP, food safety and quality control procedures
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation
- Ensure laboratory areas are kept clean, organised and compliant
- Follow COSHH, Health & Safety, Food Safety and Good Laboratory Practice requirements
- Work closely with the wider Technical and Quality team
- Support the department with any other relevant laboratory duties
About You
- Accurate and highly detail-focused
- Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment
- Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
- Reliable, organised and proactive
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Confident communicating with colleagues across the business
- Comfortable using basic IT and Microsoft Office
- Able to work a rotating shift pattern, including weekends
- Willing to take part in sensory testing as part of the role
Experience & Qualifications
Previous laboratory experience would be advantageous, particularly within food manufacturing, microbiology or quality control, although this is not essential. We would also be interested in candidates with:
- A science-based degree or relevant scientific qualification
- GCSEs or equivalent in Maths, English and Science
- A-Level or equivalent in Biology, Chemistry or a related subject
- Knowledge of laboratory procedures and accurate record keeping
- An understanding of HACCP, food safety or quality control
Full training will be provided for the right candidate, so if you’re early in your laboratory career and have the right attitude, attention to detail and willingness to learn, we’d still be keen to hear from you.
Training & Development
You’ll receive full training and support from an experienced Technical and Laboratory team, with opportunities to develop your technical knowledge and progress within the business. Training will include areas such as COSHH, Food Safety and HACCP, with further development opportunities available as you progress.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays
- Additional holiday after 3 years’ service
- Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Company product discounts
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing support
- Training and development opportunities
- Clear opportunities for progression
Apply Today
If you’re looking for a Laboratory Technician role in Gloucestershire and want the opportunity to develop your laboratory career within a busy food manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity.
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