Laboratory Technician

Gi Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Leeds. In this role, you will perform analytical tests, manage product samples, and ensure quality standards. Ideal candidates should possess GCSE qualifications in science and exhibit strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a temporary ongoing opportunity with a leading FMCG manufacturer, potentially leading to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of continuous improvement work practices is essential.
• Effective communication skills are necessary for collaboration.
• Attention to detail is critical in quality assurance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples of product from manufacturing.
• Conduct standard analytical tests and interpret results.
• Organise storage of retained samples and maintain lab standards.

Skills

Understanding of continuous improvement work practices

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritise tasks

Education

GCSE Science, Maths and English or relevant work experience

Job description

Overview

Gi Group are looking for a Laboratory Technician for a leading FMCG manufacturer in West Yorkshire. This is a temporary ongoing vacancy working on continental shifts, with excellent pay rates and potential permanent opportunity. If you want to be a part of a leading manufacturing company and have relevant knowledge, please apply now!

Responsibilities

• Collect samples of product from Manufacturing
• Carry out standardised analytical tests on batches, charge up samples, finished product, stock holds & complaint samples. Interpret results, understanding brix (sugar) and pH levels & communicate to production or appropriate personnel.
• Carry out standardised analytical tests of raw materials including mineral water and comminute
• Set up of HPLC instrumentation
• Using standardised calculations determine, recommend & recheck material adjustments for the mixing department
• Use the Manufacturing Execution System to release syrup batches to production
• Taste testing of all finished goods batches, identifying issues where appropriate
• Follow standardised procedures to determine acid and brix levels in customer complaints and report on findings
• Check packaging and coding against specifications using SAP system, communicate results & ensure extra checks are carried out if failures have been determined. Identify product to be held if out of specification
• Organise storage of retained samples & ensure housekeeping in both Laboratory & keeper room is maintained to a high standard
• Participation in external proficiency checks as required by the Quality Assurance Supervisor
• Undertake basic microbiology testing, including plate pouring and incubation
• Maintain accurate records, report sheets & summary sheets as per Labcred requirements

General Responsibilities

• Understand and take an active role in lean manufacturing work practices including 5S, AM and problem solving (including root cause analysis), to drive continuous improvement activity throughout the site
• Exercise reasonable skill and care for the health and safety of yourself and other people at work and do not interfere with or obstruct anything provided in the interests of health and safety at work
• Demonstrate behaviours in line with site values and help improve the Quality, Safety & Environmental culture
• Support the business in delivering ethical trading and human rights commitments
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders (such as consumers, customers or suppliers) to communicate Princes\' ethical trade and human rights approach

These are the key daily tasks, not a comprehensive list of all tasks undertaken by the job holder. Flexibility is required by the business and this will be agreed with the individual's line manager.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Understanding of continuous improvement work practices
• Effective communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise tasks
• GCSE Science, Maths and English or relevant work experience

How to apply

If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply now or email your CV. If you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

Equal Opportunity and Privacy

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.

Job Information

• Job Title: Laboratory Technician
• Company: Gi Group
• Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
• Posted: Oct 29th 2025
• Closes:
• Sector: Other
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time