Laboratory Technician jobs in United Kingdom

We have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our team at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF. This role will complete general repairs and maintenance tasks on our on-site water treatment plant, our factory, and the site grounds. We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic as well as excellent communication, time management and problem-solving skills to run the Treatment Plant and perform ongoing servicing and maintenance activities. On-site role specific training is available for candidates looking to learn or develop into the industry.

• Conduct routine regular checks of the plant and water - hourly/daily/weekly.
• Routine checks on the operation of the cooling towers - sampling, replenishment of chemical, using the correct escalation procedure in the event of failures etc.
• General maintenance & DIY tasks across site.
• Maintain site trailers to ensure they are always in a road worthy condition.
• Complete all necessary PPMs.
• Advise management of any problems affecting the water treatment plant immediately to minimise operational downtime.

This is a very active and physical role which involves Manual Handling, Lone Working, Working at Height, elements of confined spaces & much more. You\'ll manage the operation of the plant to ensure that we remain fully compliant as per our permit obligations. Record keeping of testing is critical so you\'ll have an eye for detail, and an understanding or experience of environment agency discharge consents would be a distinct advantage. A driving licence is also essential as you\'ll be required to operate a yard tractor on site - gritting grounds during adverse weather and manoeuvring agricultural trailers. Experience with industrial steam boilers is ideal, but training will be provided.

• Ideally, related qualifications around water treatment and/or maintenance.
• Experience with industrial steam boilers is ideal, though training will be provided.
• Knowledge of a Water Treatment Plant, ideally in a food production environment.
• Ability or confidence to operate a yard tractor & trailer unit.
• Observation and recording skills - high level of attention to detail.
• Legionella & Confined Space Awareness is highly desirable.

Working hours: Days: 05:30am - 16:00pm / 12:00pm - 22:30pm. Rotating Panama Shift between Earlies and Lates: (4 on 5 off / 5 on 4 off / 5 on 5 off). Pay: £34,000 per annum (equivalent to £19.60 per hour based on hours worked).

• Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues.
• Annual leave entitlement: 23 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, with option to purchase an additional working week of holiday.
• Training and Development: Personalised induction as well as regular training and development courses and schemes.
• Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers as well as salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.
• Other: Recognition awards, regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and a free staff transport service to and from site.

Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing factories within Agrial Fresh Produce, part of the larger Agrial group. We operate under the Florette brand and supply pre-packed, ready-to-eat salad products to supermarkets, retailers, restaurants and fast-food vendors.