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Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Oetker GroupGB
30+ days ago
Salary
£25,600.00 yearly
Job description

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Laboratory Technician

Quality | Leyland | Full Time | Permanent

We are Dr. Oetker. Since our beginnings, we have been breaking new ground. With pizza, cake, and desserts at the core of our business, as well as digital platforms and services – we create the "Taste of Home" for millions around the world with you.

Are you ready for a new challenge? Then take your next step.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

The Leyland Facility is where the Chicago Town Pizzas started over 30 years ago. As a global, family run business our culture is really important to us. All of our employees are inspired and motivated to create a competitive advantage in the market place for our customers and consumers, whilst having fun at the same time!

Great News! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join our Quality Department. Wre looking for a dedicated individual to be a fundamental part of the Dr Oetker (UK) Ltd Laboratory Team that is responsible for, carrying out a wide range of analysis on raw materials, finished products and environmental samples.

A career at Dr Oetker will provide you with an opportunity to :

  • Carry out routine analysis of raw materials and finished products to written procedures, maintaining records of results and reporting of any non-conformances for trend analysis.
  • Assisting with recording and investigating out of spec and non-conforming products.
  • Carry out routine environmental monitoring, advise and support hygiene nights team with cleaning practices.
  • Perform any additional environmental monitoring such as air plates, water analysis etc as required, responsible for reporting any non-conformances.
  • Input the data and results into the SAP QM system and all relevant databases in a timely manner.
  • Preparing any media required within the labs.
  • Registering samples to be sent to External Laboratory for analysis and monitoring the results.
  • Responsible for the safety, legality and quality of all products and processes within the remit of the role. Responsible for the legal duty of care owed to employees and others.
  • Provide cover as required for all 4 labs including Microbiology, Chemical, Raw Material Intake and Food Technology laboratories.
  • Support additional tasks as requested by the Laboratory Manager or Senior QA Manager to meet and support the Quality Assurance process.

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Minimum 4 GCSE's in Math and Science subjects or equivalent Qualification in Microbiology and / or food hygiene.
  • Work experience in a laboratory / Food Manufacturing environment. Experience gained in a frozen food manufacturing environment / QA.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent computer literacy, Word, & Excel
  • An effective communicator (oral and written)
  • High levels of accuracy and numeracy
  • The ability to interpret and evaluate results
  • Self-motivated with practical and data rational
  • Flexible & detail conscious
  • A team player
  • Good organization and time management skills

    • WHAT WE OFFER

  • 33 days annual leave (inc bank holidays) which increases with service
  • A skills-based development programme – allowing you to develop skills and your pay
  • Free pizzas
  • Subsidised on site restaurant with hot and cold meals, a salad / deli bar, snack machines and microwaves and storage facilities for those who prefer to bring their own
  • Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit.
  • Free on-site parking (number of electronic charging points available)
  • Free Life Assurance at 4 times basic annual salary
  • Free Wi-Fi in canteen
  • Employee Referral Scheme £350 – once you know how great it is to work here, you’ll want to bring your friends and family!
  • Enhanced Company Sick Pay

    • We look forward to your online application. Just click the "Apply now" button, and you're good to go. Still have questions? Then please feel free to reach out to us directly.

    Dr. Oetker is an equal opportunities employer. We continuously work to shape and live in a corporate culture where everyone feels welcome. At Dr. Oetker, your personality and qualifications are what count. Not gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation, and identity.

    Dr. Oetker UK Ltd.

    [email protected]