Laboratory Assistant - Westbury

Westbury Dairy, BA13 4WD

About the job

Arla Foods are looking to recruit a proficient and thorough Laboratory Assistant to join our team at our Westbury Dairy on a full time and permanent basis.

Our Westbury site is the largest butter and powder facility in the UK as well as being the home of Anchor butter!

This role involves working a rotating 12-hour shift pattern, including both early and late shifts.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

As a Laboratory Assistant you’ll play a key role within the site QEHS team, ensuring that all products packed onsite are produced to the highest standards of food safety and quality.

Based in the laboratory, your key responsibilities will include conducting testing to analyse finished products and materials in line with accredited standards, methods, approved equipment, and working practices. You will be interpreting and analysing results, reporting findings clearly and escalating any non-conformance issues as required. It is essential you ensure laboratory instrumentation is functioning correctly, with all methods calibrated and verified. You will be maintaining laboratory documentation and SAP systems in line with accreditation standards

Who are you?

• A strong understanding of microbiology and/or chemistry laboratory environments


• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline or experience working within a lab-based role


• Good numeracy and literacy skills, with strong verbal and written communication


• Experience within the food industry is desirable but not essential


• We’re looking for someone who:


• Is adaptable and flexible, with a willingness to take on new challenges and varied responsibilities


• Works collaboratively and supports team members to achieve shared goals


• Builds strong working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders


• Has strong attention to detail and good IT skills (SAP experience would be advantageous

Benefits

• Discounted on-site staff shop with a wide range of Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale  & our Arla Protein range


• Employer Pension contribution matched up to 6%


• Free on-site parking


• On-site canteen


• Discounted staff shop

If this role is something of interest then please apply via the link below. If you have any other questions then please reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Acquisition Partner

Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.

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Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to enabling good food choices that make life better, providing people with natural, sustainable nourishment, while taking care at every step to ensure Arla is a choice they can feel good about. If you are looking to shape the future with an ambitious global cooperative that truly cares about your growth, where everyone feels valued and empowered, and collaboration is the core of culture, Arla is a choice you can feel good about.

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