Laboratory Technician - FTC

Job description
Job Title: Lab Technician

Location: Burton Upon Trent, DE14

Job Length: 15 Month FTC – Full Time

Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:
• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.

With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 6 production facilities and 16 logistics depot’s servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.

About the role:

Conducting microbiological and chemical sampling and analysis and assisting with calibration and support of required maintenance of lab equipment. All training and development will be provided.

If you are interested in joining our journey, we are now recruiting for a Laboratory Technician. Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, this role will play a key part of our success journey and you will have the opportunity to be involved in the following:

Role Responsibilities:
• Chemical and microbiological samples to be taken and analysed according to the sample plan.
• Carry out general duties within the lab and Take part in writing and co-ordinating effective and replicable SOPs/OPLs that provide consistency of approach and are validated and verified through auditing.
• Assist with sensory sessions and with sensory training as required
• Calibration and maintenance of QA instrumentation within the lab and production areas
• Recording data entry and reporting of analysis.
• To ensure quality labs are kept in a high level of hygiene and 5S standards are maintained.
• Involvement in laboratory purchasing and stock control.

Experience and Key Attributes:
• Science A Levels achieved.
• Previous experience working in a laboratory is desired.
• Understanding/awareness of hygiene and food safety standards.
• Self-motivated, confident, and enthusiastic person with strong organisational skills
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Confident to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and motivated and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual history’s, innovation of products and some of the UK’s most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.

Interested in finding out more? Apply today and a member of the recruitment team will be in touch!

Application Process:

We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.
We look forward to receiving your application.

Carlsberg Group: Brewing for a better today and tomorrow

For us success has always been in the diverse mix of our people, our beers and our brands. At Carlsberg, we want to recruit and develop people with a global mindset, cultural understanding, and international experience to ensure that our organization stays agile, inclusive and prepared for future growth. Only by acknowledging and harvesting from different perspectives and experiences, will we gain competitive advantage and leverage the effect of diversity for business growth. Carlsberg aims to create equal access to opportunity regardless of social identity, and we encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by law.

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