Laboratory Technician (weekend work)

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run food manufacturer seeks a Laboratory Technician for permanent weekend work in Birmingham. The role covers analytical testing, quality assurance, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant lab experience and qualifications in the food sector.

Qualifications

• Previous lab or QA/QC experience, ideally within food manufacturing.
• Understanding of laboratory testing methods.
• Experience in maintaining hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing and quality checks on materials and products.
• Support process improvement activities.
• Liaise with production and technical teams for quality assurance.

Skills

Analytical testing

Quality Assurance

Record Keeping

Food safety protocols

Education

Science-based qualification (degree, HND, A-levels)

Job description

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Laboratory Technician (weekend work), birmingham

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Client:

Elevation Recruitment Group

Location:

birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

A well-established, family-run food manufacturer based in the York area is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join its small, dedicated technical team.

Please note, this role is over 4 days and permanent weekend work Saturday-Tuesday, 7-4pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform analytical testing and quality checks on incoming raw materials and finished products
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Support process improvement and NPD activities
• Conduct hygiene monitoring and uphold lab safety/cleanliness standards
• Liaise with production, technical, and process teams to ensure quality expectations are met

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous lab or QA/QC experience, ideally within the food manufacturing sector
• Understanding of laboratory testing methods and food safety protocols
• A science-based qualification (degree, HND, A-levels) or equivalent experience

Please note, we are only considering candidates that currently live within a commutable distance to site.