Laboratory Technician

GPMutual; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company in Cramlington is seeking a Laboratory Technician to conduct food tests and ensure product safety and compliance. Candidates should be adaptable, proactive, and possess strong interpersonal skills. This permanent role offers competitive remuneration and benefits, including a performance-related bonus, private medical cover, and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

Generous Annual Leave allowance

Retailer Discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Positive and proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow procedures and processes accurately.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including communication and active listening.
• Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Windows.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Food tests and analysis.
• Ensuring the safety and compliance of food products.
• Working towards quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Job description

Overview

We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise - when you need to be sure - underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Cramlington

Hours: Wednesday to Saturday 2pm to Midnight or Tuesday to Saturday 4pm to Midnight

Salary: £23,549

Industry: Food

Responsibilities

• Conducting Food tests and analysis
• Ensuring the safety and compliance of food products
• Working towards quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

We welcome candidates who are new to the industry and those who can bring a unique perspective and diverse transferable skills to our growing team.

As a Laboratory Technician you will demonstrate the following attributes.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Positive and proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow procedures and processes accurately.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including communication and active listening.
• Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Windows

Additional Information

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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