Lab Technician

Refresco Drinks UK Limited; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Bridgwater is seeking a Lab Technician to provide analytical and microbiological services. This role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, ensuring product quality and safety. Candidates should possess an understanding of GMP, HACCP, and food safety principles. The position also includes opportunities for personal development and teamwork, with a focus on detailed and accurate work.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Good company pension

Annual bonus

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Option to buy additional holidays

Access to employees benefits platform – Cheers

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of GMP.
• Adequate background knowledge of micro and HPLC.
• Knowledge and experience of organoleptic techniques.
• Sound understanding of HACCP and Food Safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical and microbiological services to support operations.
• Conduct sampling and analysis of raw materials and finished goods.
• Inform managers of results outside specification.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the working area.
• Give technical support to other departments.
• Ensure all quality and food safety checks are executed.

Skills

Understanding of GMP

Knowledge of micro and HPLC

Experience with organoleptic techniques

Understanding of HACCP and Food Safety principles

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

Company description: Refresco BV

Job description: Kickstart your career with Refresco as a Lab Technician, where you'll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment. This role offers the perfect opportunity to learn the fundamentals of lab operations, from sample preparation and testing to equipment maintenance and stock management. You'll work closely with a supportive team, developing valuable technical skills while contributing to the creation of exciting new products.

Lab Technician – Refresco, Milton Keynes

6am-2pm and 12pm-8pm on rotation, Monday to Friday

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Good company pension
• Annual bonus
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Option to buy additional holidays
• Access to employees benefits platform – Cheers

About the role

To provide the business with analytical and microbiological services to support the operations function in achieving right first-time quality.

• Sampling as scheduled at all specific points on raw materials, manufacturing process and finished goods in terms of chemical and microbiological analysis.
• Analysis of samples as per specified methods.
• Inform Technical/Production Managers of results outside specification for instigation of corrective actions.
• Maintain the working area in a clean, safe and tidy condition.
• Observe the requirements as laid down in the Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Hygiene Regulations amended 2005.
• Observe company health and safety procedures as laid down, and be proactive in ensuring the continuance of updating procedures
• Give technical support to the other company departments when required
• Assist Technical Management with the implementation of quality systems and project work.
• Ensure that all analytical equipment is maintained and calibrated to the required standards and schedules
• Carry out product sensory panels to meet requirements
• Ensure raw materials & chemicals used within the laboratory are within acceptable date criteria.
• Ensure the quality laboratory operation meets the requirements of external accredited bodies by following procedures carefully
• Support each other within the team to provide resources whenever required to resolve problems and prevent customer & consumer complaints
• Arrange service contracts and maintain equipment to high standards
• Order all materials and equipment as required
• Ensure that all quality and food safety checks are carried out satisfactorily

About You

• Experience and understanding of GMP.
• Adequate background knowledge of micro and HPLC
• Knowledge and experience of organoleptic techniques.
• Sound understanding of HACCP and Food Safety principles, ideally to at least intermediate level
• Be accurate in your daily tasks and duties, paying great attention to detail.
• Be open to learning new things as you can be involved in basic engineering and quality tasks.
• Be positive and energetic, and enjoy working in a team.
• Be confident enough to put forward new ideas and suggestions.
• Be comfortable working to targets.

Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process.