Lab Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician – Grain & Flour Quality Control
Location: Tilbury Docks
Pay Rate: £16.60 per hour
Rota: Monday to Friday
Hours: 06:00 – 14:00 / 10:00 – 18:00 (rotating weekly)
Streamline Recruitment are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician to join a leading flour milling operation based at Tilbury Docks. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with an interest in food science, agriculture, or quality control to work in a fast-paced, technically focused environment. Immediate starts available.
About the Role
Working within a small and dedicated quality control team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring all incoming and processed grain meets strict standards before entering production. The role combines hands-on testing with data recording, working closely with the production and intake departments to ensure product quality and consistency.
Key responsibilities include:
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Conducting quality checks on incoming grain deliveries, assessing for contaminants, impurities, and foreign materials.
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Measuring and recording moisture content, protein levels, and grain hardness using specialist laboratory equipment.
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Performing sample preparation and sieving tests to verify size distribution and milling suitability.
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Assisting in gluten and ash content analysis, ensuring the flour meets specification before release.
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Calibrating and maintaining laboratory instruments to ensure accuracy of test results.
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Logging all results accurately in line with company quality assurance procedures (HACCP, ISO standards).
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Collaborating with production teams to flag any non-conforming batches and recommend corrective action.
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Supporting wider site audits and traceability reporting as required.
Training and Development
Full on-the-job training will be provided, including operation of all laboratory testing equipment and procedures. You’ll gain valuable experience in grain science and food quality analysis, with opportunities for further development and a potential permanent position after successful completion of the contract.
Requirements
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Previous experience in a laboratory, food production, or quality control environment is desirable.
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Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and record-keeping.
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Basic IT literacy (data entry, spreadsheet use).
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A GCSE (or equivalent) in Science or Food Technology would be advantageous.
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Comfortable working in both laboratory and production environments.
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Reliable, punctual, and keen to learn
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed