Laboratory Technician in Folkestone)

New Appointments Group; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join an innovative manufacturing company in Folkestone. This temporary ongoing role involves maintaining high-quality standards through testing raw materials and finished products in compliance with GMP. Candidates should have quality control experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment, knowledge of GMP and ISO 13485, and strong organisational skills. The position offers an hourly rate of £14.15 for standard working hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in quality control within a fast-paced FMCG environment is essential.
• Knowledge of GMP and ISO 13485 is highly advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and work independently.
• Support validation and verification of new analytical methods.
• Report out-of-specification results and maintain 5S standards.

Skills

Quality control experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent work

Education

Qualification in analytical science

Job description

Laboratory Technician - Temporary Ongoing Role

Location: Folkestone

Hourly Rate: £14.15 per hour

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Friday 8:00am-3:30pm

Join an innovative and thriving manufacturing company in Folkestone as a Laboratory Technician. In this temporary ongoing role, you will play a key part in maintaining high-quality standards by carrying out testing on raw materials, semi‑finished products, and finished goods in line with GMP requirements and internal procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, detailed, and up‑to‑date laboratory notebooks
• Work independently to complete daily tasks assigned by the QC Shift Supervisor
• Support the validation and verification of new analytical methods within the QC laboratory
• Report any out‑of‑specification results and participate in root‑cause investigations
• Uphold 5S standards and ensure audit readiness, reporting any non‑conformance
• Collaborate with R&D/Technical Services on testing for new product introductions and existing product support
• Maintain and update the retain sample programme
• Carry out a range of laboratory testing to required standardsli>
• Assist in reviewing and updating laboratory procedures and test methods within set timeframes to ensure ongoing compliance

About You

You will bring experience in quality control, ideally within a fast‑paced FMCG environment. Knowledge of GMP and ISO 13485 is highly advantageous. A qualification in analytical science is desirable. You should be confident working independently in a laboratory setting, with strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.