Laboratory Technician (weekend work)

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturer in Cardiff seeks a Laboratory Technician to join their technical team. This role offers permanent weekend work from Saturday to Tuesday, focusing on quality assurance in food production. The ideal candidate will have prior lab experience and a science-based qualification, ensuring compliance with rigorous testing and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Previous lab or QA/QC experience in food manufacturing.
• Understanding of laboratory testing and food safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing and quality checks on raw materials.
• Maintain records and support process improvement activities.
• Conduct hygiene monitoring and uphold lab safety standards.

Skills

Laboratory Testing Methods

Food Safety Protocols

Education

Degree in Science or equivalent

Job description

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Laboratory Technician (weekend work), Cardiff

Client:

Elevation Recruitment Group

Location:

Cardiff, 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

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 involves permanent weekend work from Saturday to Tuesday, 7am-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 the site.