Sample Preparation Technician

SGS; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and certification company based in the UK is seeking a candidate for a permanent role focused on ensuring food safety and lab cleanliness. Responsibilities include cleaning laboratory equipment and processing incoming samples. The ideal applicant should have experience in food manufacturing and be familiar with Microsoft Office software. They offer competitive benefits including performance bonuses, private medical cover, and generous annual leave. This position is well-suited for individuals dedicated to quality and safety.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Generous Annual Leave

Additional day off for your birthday

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Experience within food manufacturing or entry level laboratory cleaning.
• Previous Food experience is advantageous.
• Qualified in Food hygiene is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Washing/cleaning of apparatus/glassware used in testing.
• Registering all samples which arrive on site on the day of receipt.
• Adhere to customer requests and process all samples accordingly.

Skills

Experience in food manufacturing

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing,inspectionand certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability,qualityand integrity. Our99,600 employeesoperatea network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better,saferand more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Food industry services help ensure food safety, quality, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and auditing—supporting businesses across the supply chain from farm to fork.

Job Description

• Job Type: Permanent
• Hours: Sunday (9am to 5pm) & Monday to Thursday (12pm to 8pm)

Overview of the role

• Washing/cleaning of apparatus/glassware used in testing.
• Working as part of a team to register all samples which arrive on site on the day of receipt.
• To adhere to customer requests and process all samples in accordance with these requests ensuring support is provided to the customer where needed.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role would have experience within food manufacturing or entry level laboratory cleaning.

• Previous Food experience is advantageous
• Qualified in Food hygiene is desirable but not essential
• A familiarity with computers is essential including use of Microsoft office packages

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)

Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays

Anadditionalday off for your birthday

Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay

Length of Service Awards

Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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