Lab Technician – Food Quality, Training & Progression

SourceCo Recruitment Limited; Walton Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

SourceCo Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Laboratory Technician for a busy food manufacturing site in Gloucestershire. The role involves hands-on laboratory work supporting product quality, food safety and compliance.

You will perform sampling, testing and data recording, with training provided. The position requires accuracy, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a rotating shift pattern including weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment or science degree.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food safety or quality control is beneficial.
• Full training will be provided for right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine sampling and testing of raw materials and finished products.
• Perform microbiological testing using standard techniques.
• Undertake compositional and chemical testing.
• Conduct water testing and other routine laboratory analyses.
• Accurately record, interpret and report laboratory results.
• Complete Certificates of Analysis as required.
• Support HACCP, food safety and quality control procedures.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Ensure lab areas are clean, organized and compliant.
• Follow COSHH and Good Laboratory Practice requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

IT skills

Education

Science-based degree

GCSEs in Maths English Science

A-Levels in Biology or Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SourceCo Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Laboratory Technician for a busy food manufacturing site in Gloucestershire. The role involves hands-on laboratory work supporting product quality, food safety and compliance.

You will perform sampling, testing and data recording, with training provided. The position requires accuracy, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a rotating shift pattern including weekends.