Lab Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician Grain and Flour Quality Control Location: Tilbury Docks Pay Rate: £16.60 per hour Rota: Monday to Friday Hours: 06 00 / 10 00 (rotating weekly) Streamline Recruitment are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician to join a leading flour milling operation based at Tilbury Docks. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with an interest in food science, agriculture, or quality control to work in a fast-paced, technically focused environment. Immediate starts available. About the Role Working within a small and dedicated quality control team, you ll play a vital role in ensuring all incoming and processed grain meets strict standards before entering production. The role combines hands-on testing with data recording, working closely with the production and intake departments to ensure product quality and consistency. Key responsibilities include: Conducting quality checks on incoming grain deliveries, assessing for contaminants, impurities, and foreign materials. Measuring and recording moisture content, protein levels, and grain hardness using specialist laboratory equipment. Performing sample preparation and sieving tests to verify size distribution and milling suitability. Assisting in gluten and ash content analysis, ensuring the flour meets specification before release. Calibrating and maintaining laboratory instruments to ensure accuracy of test results. Logging all results accurately in line with company quality ..... full job details .....