Sampling Technician Ossett

Placed App; Ossett; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company is seeking a Sampling Technician in Ossett. This full-time, permanent role involves coordinating stock sampling processes and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. You'll work independently, manage sampling schedules, and contribute to quality audits, all while supporting cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong commitment to quality and safety.
• Good time management and prioritization skills.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate stock on quality hold and manage timely release.
• Maintain and execute sampling schedules for testing.
• Prepare trend analyses and KPI reports for continuous improvement.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Self-motivated

Effective communication

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Setting up sensory panels

Job description

Requisition ID: 59131
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Sampling Technician to join our Technical Department in Ossett. This full-time, permanent position involves coordinating the sampling and stock release processes to maintain product quality and ensure compliance with food safety standards. You will support cross-functional teams and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is not laboratory-based; it focuses on coordinating samples sent to external laboratories. Prior lab experience is not necessary, but a basic understanding of microbiology or chemistry is beneficial.

You will report directly to the Quality Manager.

About Kerry Dairy

Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a strong presence in consumer foods and dairy ingredients, emphasizing sustainability and innovation. We partner with local farms and produce high-quality dairy products, with over 50 years of experience in dairy processing and product innovation. Our portfolio includes brands like Cheestrings, Charleville, Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow, and the SMUG range. Our business is deeply rooted in Irish farms, ensuring a low carbon footprint and sustainable practices.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple facilities across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the UK, and employ over 1,600 professionals globally, with a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion in 2024.

Key responsibilities

1. Stock Release Management

• Coordinate stock on quality hold based on production, testing, or compliance concerns
• Manage the timely release of stock once quality criteria are met
• Communicate stock status and resolve quality issues with relevant departments

1. Sampling & Testing Coordination

• Maintain and execute sampling schedules for microbiological, allergen, chemical, and nutritional testing
• Ensure proper collection, labeling, and submission of samples to labs
• Track test results and update the ERP system (SAP), initiating actions as needed
• Organize sensory taste panels to assess product quality

1. Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare trend analyses and KPI reports for continuous improvement
• Support quality audits and corrective actions

1. Additional duties

• Support food safety investigations and order consumables as required

Qualifications and skills

• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and safety
• Good time management and prioritization skills
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently
• Effective communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience setting up sensory panels is a plus

What We Offer

At Kerry Dairy Ireland, we value curious and talented individuals who can make a difference. Join us to be part of a leading dairy company committed to sustainability, innovation, and excellence in every aspect of our business.