Refinery Support Technician (Laboratory)

British Sugar Plc; West Dereham; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in West Dereham is looking for a laboratory technician to carry out sample collection and analysis according to set schedules. The role requires maintaining high health and safety standards and effective communication with the factory team. Candidates should possess GCSE/GCE qualifications in a scientific subject and demonstrate strong analytical and organisational skills. The position offers a salary of £40,583.65 annually and promotes a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to handle a mobile role.
• Commitment to maintaining Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples from designated points in the factory.
• Analyze samples and communicate results to the factory team.
• Carry out daily laboratory activities per standards.
• Maintain high levels of housekeeping in the lab.
• Ensure personal health and safety at all times.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE/GCE or equivalent in a scientific subject

Job description

Job Overview

The role involves sample collection and accurate analysis as per agreed analytical schedules. Improvement (non-routine) analysis to be carried out as required. Results to be recorded and communicated to the factory operations team to facilitate the successful operation of the factory process within defined criteria. Delivery of daily laboratory tasks will be required to facilitate effective delivery of the laboratory scope.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

• Collection of samples from designated sample points within the factory environment.
• Accurately following defined methods and calibration routines to analyse the samples, recording the data and communicating the results to the factory team in a timely manner.
• Correct and timely use of laboratory reporting systems.
• Carrying out daily laboratory activities in line with laboratory standards.
• Ensuring the highest level of housekeeping is maintained in the laboratory environment.
• Demonstrate the highest personal health and safety standards at all times and work effectively with other team members to carry out tasks safely.
• Act in accordance with the British Sugar Values and behaviours.
• Engage in continuous improvement analysis to support factory development
• Flexibility with supporting plant activities as and when needed.
  Positive 'can do' attitude.
• Able to handle a mobile role
• Ability to communicate effective to all levels of the teams.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• GCSE/GCE or equivalent level qualification in a scientific subject.
• Communication and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Conscientious and able to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to maintaining Health & Safety for self and others.
• Commitment to upholding the British Sugar Values.

We are committed to creating an environment where all our people are treated with respect and given the opportunities to succeed. We want British Sugar to be a great, inclusive place to work for everyone.

Range £40,583.65 to £40,583.65