Laboratory Technician 6993

Laboratory Technician 6993

Location:
Clevedon, North Somerset

Hours:
40 hours per week: 8:45am–4:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am–4:00pm Friday, including a 45-minute paid lunch break

Salary:
Competitive – available upon application

Our client is a rapidly growing food manufacturing business specialising in the development and production of natural flavourings and seasonings. They are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Flavour Laboratory Technician to join their R&D team at their modern Clevedon facility.

This opportunity would suit someone with previous laboratory or kitchen experience who understands Good Manufacturing Practice and is comfortable working within a busy, task-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities of a Laboratory Technician:

• Compound flavour samples accurately according to instructions and formulations
• Support the preparation and organisation of samples within the laboratory
• Restock raw materials and laboratory consumables
• Monitor stock levels and ensure materials are stored correctly
• Generate labels and complete the relevant paperwork
• Prepare flavour samples for dispatch to customers
• Maintain a clean, organised and compliant laboratory environment
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practice and internal quality procedures
• Support the wider R&D team with day-to-day laboratory requirements

Key Skills of a Laboratory Technician:

• Previous laboratory, food production or kitchen experience
• Good understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately
• Confident using Microsoft Office and Outlook, including Word and Excel
• GCSE or equivalent at Grade 6/B or above in Maths and English
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Positive, motivated and flexible approach to work
• Ability to use initiative while also working effectively as part of a team
• Full right to work in the UK
• Full, clean UK driving licence

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 45-minute paid lunch break
• Early finish every Friday
• Five weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution
• WPA Healthcare NHS Top-up Scheme following successful completion of probation
• Death in Service benefit of twice the basic annual salary
• Retail discounts through the employee benefits scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Modern, newly refurbished office and laboratory facilities
• Three-month probationary period

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to andrew.penrith@first-base.co.uk or call [phone removed]

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