Do you want to work for a global leader in fruit transformation and chilled dairy products? Based in Oldford, Frome, Andros is best known for Bonne Maman, a simple, high-quality, wholly natural product now leading the conserve market and rapidly gaining share in chilled desserts and yoghurt.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have experience working in a similar role, ideally in the Food and Beverage industry, and will be highly self-aware and professionally mature. You should have the ability to react timely to escalate any issues to relevant colleagues and senior management.
This position requires a three-shift rotating pattern of Monday to Friday 6am-2pm, Monday to Friday 2pm-10pm, and Sunday to Thursday 10pm-6am. Please only apply if you can commit to this pattern.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities :
- Carry out all tests within both labs (Chemistry and Microbiology), media preparation, and operate equipment such as Autoclaves, FTIR Spectroscopes, and NIR spectrometers.
- Conduct environmental and plant hygiene swabs.
- Complete taste panels and manage reference samples when required.
Background :
At least 12 months of lab experience working within either chemistry or microbiology, ideally in the Food and Beverage industry.Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and all levels of management.Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, assess workload, and manage breaks to ensure all testing is completed in a timely manner.Ability to work to strict procedures and be audited while carrying out tasks within the lab.Benefits :
Competitive salary25 days holiday + 8 lieu daysFull company sick pay after the qualifying periodCompany pension : 6% employer / 3% employee4 x Death in ServiceFree car parkingSubsidized canteenStaff shopFree eye test and £90 towards prescription glassesLong service recognition to include additional holidayJ-18808-Ljbffr