Process Lab Technician

Randstad Inhouse Services; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational global brand is seeking a Process lab technician for an ongoing temporary position in Wakefield. The ideal candidate will have laboratory experience, with responsibilities including quality checks and microbiology sampling. The role offers a pay rate starting at £14.55 per hour, increasing to £16.17 after 12 weeks, along with various employee benefits including a wellness program and flexible shifts.

Benefits

Happi benefits scheme with discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible shift patterns

Paid breaks

Free soft drinks and hot drinks

Free parking

Internal training and development

Weekly pay

Access to permanent vacancies

Qualifications

• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality checks including HPLC, Brix, tritrations.
• Collect samples for microbiology testing.
• Ensure laboratory safety and compliance protocols are followed.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Phys-chemical background

Microbiology sampling and testing

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GCSE Math's and English or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for an immediate start?

We have a great opportunity for a Process laboratory technician who would like to be part of a large team working for a multinational global brand.

Our client manufactures, distributes, sells and markets some of the world's strongest brands in non-alcoholic beverages. It is a leading Western European marketer, distributor, and producer of bottles and can non-alcoholic refreshment.

Job title: Process lab technician

Job type: Temporary - ongoing

Pay rate: 14.55/ hour & increased to 16.17/hour after 12 weeks

Location: Wakefield (WF2 0XR)

Working hours: 3 on 3 off ( rotating days & nights)

Shift timings: 6.30am - 6.30pm and 6.30pm - 6.30am (rotational)

Responsibilities:

• Performing quality checks include HPLC, Brix, tritrations
• Collection of samples and plating for micro.
• Record keeping
• Testing is to be carried out accurately and in a timely manner and within tolerances to help meet production targets.
• Escalate any anomalies to the team leader immediately.

• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned
• You will ensure all relevant Laboratory safety, Chemical Awareness, and Food Safety Procedures are followed
• Receiving bulk deliveries, reviewing paperwork, booking in and collecting intake samples.
• Lab stock checks
• You will ensure all relevant Quality and Health & Safety Procedures are followed

Skills & Essentials:

• Experience working in a laboratory
• Phys-chemical or micro background
• Microbiology sampling and testing/counting experience/qualification
• Must be able to work on their own initiative and as a part of the team
• Must be able to work well under pressure of a busy manufacturing environment
• GCSE Math's and English, or equivalent is required, as well as basic PC skills

Benefits:

• Access to Randstad 'Happi' benefits scheme which includes 100's of high street discounts, gym membership and much more!
• Employee Assistance Programme / Wellbeing Support
• Flexible shift patterns
• Paid breaks
• Free soft drinks and hot drinks on site
• Free parking
• Internal training and development
• Weekly pay
• Access to permanent vacancies

If this interests you, apply immediately with your updated CV and our team will contact you to discuss further.