Multi-Skilled Laboratory Technician

Lactalis Ltd.; Stranraer; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£15.25 hourly rate with shift premiums

Training and development provided

Contributory salary sacrifice pension

Life insurance

Discretionary annual performance bonus

EV car scheme

Discounted company products

Job summary

Lactalis Ltd. is seeking a proactive Multi-Skilled Laboratory Technician for our Quality team in Stranraer. The role involves calibration, sample preparation, and compliance with food safety standards in a fast-paced lab environment.

Ideal for those with lab experience or a strong willingness to learn. Competitive hourly rate of £15.25 with benefits like pension and training opportunities. Join us to gain valuable experience and be part of a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory or food industry is beneficial, but not essential.
• Ability to follow procedures accurately and work to high standards.
• Willingness to work shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and monitor laboratory and factory equipment.
• Collect and prepare samples for testing.
• Identify and report out-of-specification results.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confidence using Microsoft Excel

Clear communication

Job description

Multi‑Skilled Laboratory Technician

Location: Caledonian Cheese Company, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9 7DA
Working Hours: Full‑time. 1785 hours annually

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and detail‑oriented Multi‑Skilled Laboratory Technician to join our Quality team at Caledonian Cheese Company. This is a hands‑on role in a fast‑paced food production environment, ideal for someone with a background in lab work or food science, or someone eager to learn and grow in this field. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of safety and quality, working with both in‑house and external testing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Calibrate and monitor laboratory and factory equipment
• Collect and prepare samples for microbiological and chemical testing
• Submit samples to external labs and download results
• Identify and report any out‑of‑specification results to management
• Conduct environmental and plant hygiene swabbing
• Perform chemical testing
• Maintain accurate records and spreadsheets
• Participate in internal and external proficiency testing
• Ensure all work complies with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards
• Keep the lab clean, organised, and audit‑ready

What We’re Looking For

• A keen eye for detail and strong organisational skills
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other basic computer applications
• Clear communicator, comfortable sharing information across teams
• Able to follow procedures accurately and work to high standards
• Some lab or food industry experience is helpful, but not essential
• Shift and weekend work involved, with shifts up to 10 hours, starting at 6:00 AM

Perks and Benefits

• £15.25 hourly rate with shift premiums
• Training and development provided, including food safety and lab procedures
• Be part of a supportive, skilled team in a global company
• Gain valuable experience in a laboratory environment
• Benefits include: Contributory salary sacrifice pension, Life insurance, Discretionary annual performance bonus, EV car scheme, Discounted company products.

Ready to Apply?

To apply please send us your CV along with a covering note stating why you are applying for the role by 5th June 2026.

N.B. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to understand spoken and written English.