Laboratory Technician (weekend work)

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run food manufacturer in the York area is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their dedicated team. This permanent position requires weekend work Saturday to Tuesday and involves performing analytical tests, maintaining records, and ensuring food safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have previous lab experience in the food sector and a relevant science qualification.

Qualifications

• Previous lab or QA/QC experience within food manufacturing.
• Understanding of laboratory testing methods.
• Science-based qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing and quality checks on products.
• Maintain accurate records and support process improvement.
• Conduct hygiene monitoring and ensure lab safety.

Skills

Analytical testing

Quality assurance

Documentation

Hygiene monitoring

Food safety protocols

Education

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

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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.