Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Pay Rate: £15.05 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Temporary, with the possibility of becoming permanent

Laboratory Technician - Tewkesbury

Are you looking for your next opportunity as a Laboratory Technician? Perhaps you already have laboratory experience, or you're looking to take your first step into a career within food science and quality?

We are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician to join the Technical and Laboratory team of a well-established, independent, family-owned dairy business based in Tewkesbury.

This is a great opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to gain valuable hands-on experience within a busy food manufacturing environment. The position is initially temporary, with the possibility of becoming permanent for the right person following a successful temporary period.

The business has a long-standing reputation within the UK dairy industry, producing and distributing fresh dairy products to customers, wholesale partners and depots across the country. The Laboratory Technician will play an important role in maintaining the high standards of product quality, food safety and legal compliance that the business is built around.

The Laboratory Technician Role

As a Laboratory Technician, you will work closely with the Laboratory Manager and wider Technical team, carrying out routine sampling and testing to ensure raw materials and finished dairy products meet the required standards.

The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for:

Sampling and testing raw milk and pasteurised dairy products
Carrying out microbiological testing using aseptic techniques
Performing compositional and chemical testing
Testing butterfat content, freezing point depression and alkaline phosphatase activity
Carrying out antibiotic residue testing
Completing water testing using titration methods
Accurately recording and interpreting laboratory results
Monitoring HACCP controls and supporting food safety requirements
Completing and issuing customer Certificates of Analysis
Maintaining accurate laboratory records
Keeping the laboratory clean, organised and compliant
Following COSHH, Health & Safety, Food Safety and Good Laboratory Practice procedures
Supporting the Laboratory Manager and Technical team with the efficient running of the laboratoryThis Laboratory Technician position offers exposure to a variety of areas including microbiology, chemical testing, food safety, quality control and dairy science.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a Laboratory Technician who is reliable, accurate and genuinely interested in developing their laboratory skills.

You will ideally have:

Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
The ability to work accurately in a busy, fast-paced environment
Good organisational and time-management skills
A positive and proactive attitude
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good written and verbal communication skills
Basic IT and Microsoft Office skills
The ability to work to deadlines and follow procedures
Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern, including weekendsPrevious experience as a Laboratory Technician is desirable, particularly within food, dairy, manufacturing or microbiology. However, previous laboratory experience is not essential, as full training will be provided for the right candidate.

An understanding of laboratory practices, food hygiene, food safety or HACCP would be advantageous.

GCSEs or equivalent in English, Maths and Science are desirable, with Biology, Chemistry or another relevant scientific qualification also beneficial.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is reliable, motivated, accurate and willing to learn.

Training & Development

If you're new to working as a Laboratory Technician, don't worry - full training and support will be provided.

You'll work alongside an experienced Laboratory Manager and Technical team who will support you in developing your practical laboratory skills and understanding of dairy production, quality and food safety.

Training can include:

COSHH
Level 2 Food Safety
Level 2 HACCP
Dairy Science trainingThis is a great opportunity for an aspiring Laboratory Technician to build experience and develop their career within the food and manufacturing industry.

Working Hours

The Laboratory Technician role is 37.5 hours per week, working five days across a Monday to Sunday rotating shift pattern.

Shift times include:

Weekdays:
03:00-11:00
05:30-13:30
06:00-14:00
07:00-15:00
12:00-end of production

Saturday: 08:00 start

Sunday: 06:00-18:00, approximately once every 6-8 weeks

There will be approximately one Saturday off per month.

Candidates must be comfortable with early starts, occasional weekend work and the rotating shift pattern.

What's on Offer?

£15.05 per hour
37.5 hours per week
Temporary position with the possibility of becoming permanent
Full training for the successful Laboratory Technician
Career development and progression opportunities
22 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Additional holiday after 3 years' service
Enhanced pension scheme
Health and wellbeing support
Medical, optical and dental claim-back options
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee product and delivery discounts
Refer-a-friend scheme

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Laboratory Technician, a recent science graduate, or someone looking to begin a career in laboratory work, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business, gain valuable practical experience and develop your skills as a Laboratory Technician, with the potential for the temporary position to become permanent.

Apply today for more information about this Laboratory Technician opportunity in Tewkesbury.

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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