Location:
Clevedon, North Somerset
Hours:
40 hours per week: 8:45am–4:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am–4:00pm Friday, including a 45-minute paid lunch break
Salary:
Competitive – available upon application
Our client is a rapidly growing food manufacturing business specialising in the development and production of natural flavourings and seasonings. They are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Flavour Laboratory Technician to join their R&D team at their modern Clevedon facility.
This opportunity would suit someone with previous laboratory or kitchen experience who understands Good Manufacturing Practice and is comfortable working within a busy, task-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities of a Laboratory Technician:
* Compound flavour samples accurately according to instructions and formulations
* Support the preparation and organisation of samples within the laboratory
* Restock raw materials and laboratory consumables
* Monitor stock levels and ensure materials are stored correctly
* Generate labels and complete the relevant paperwork
* Prepare flavour samples for dispatch to customers
* Maintain a clean, organised and compliant laboratory environment
* Support the wider R&D team with day-to-day laboratory requirements
Key Skills of a Laboratory Technician:
* Previous laboratory, food production or kitchen experience
* Good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately
* Confident using Microsoft Office and Outlook, including Word and Excel
* GCSE or equivalent at Grade 6/B or above in Maths and English
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent organisation and time-management skills
* Positive, motivated and flexible approach to work
* Ability to use initiative while also working effectively as part of a team
* Full right to work in the UK and Full, clean UK driving licence
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* 45-minute paid lunch break
* Early finish every Friday
* Five weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
* Auto-enrolment pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution
* WPA Healthcare NHS Top-up Scheme following successful completion of probation
* Death in Service benefit of twice the basic annual salary
* Retail discounts through the employee benefits scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Modern, newly refurbished office and laboratory facilities
Salary description
£28000.00 - £28000.00 per year