Dairy Lab Technician - Microbiology & QA (Temp-to-Perm)

RE Recruitment; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm

37.5 hours per week

Cycle to Work

£15.05 per hour pay

23 days holiday incl. bank holidays?

Job summary

RE Recruitment is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join its busy dairy laboratory team in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. You will support sampling, microbiological, compositional and chemical testing within a fast-paced dairy manufacturing environment.

This temp-to-perm role offers 37.5 hours per week with rotating weekday/weekend shifts, and an hourly rate of £15.05. Training will cover HACCP, COSHH and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Prioritise workload and multitask.
• Positive, proactive attitude and motivation.
• Good written and verbal communication.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced

Prioritisation

Independent work

Team player

Communication skills

MS Office

Weekend shifts

Deadline driven

Sensory testing

Education

GCSEs English/Math/Science

A-Level or equivalent in Biology/Chemistry

Job description

RE Recruitment is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join its busy dairy laboratory team in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. You will support sampling, microbiological, compositional and chemical testing within a fast-paced dairy manufacturing environment.

This temp-to-perm role offers 37.5 hours per week with rotating weekday/weekend shifts, and an hourly rate of £15.05. Training will cover HACCP, COSHH and food safety standards.