Lab Technician

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

* 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 and 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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed