Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Department: Laboratory / Technical Hours: 37.5 hours per week Pay: £15.05 per hour Contract: Temp-to-Perm Working Pattern: Monday to Sunday, five-day rotating basis Shift Times: Weekday shifts rotate between 05:30, 06:00, 07:00 and 12:00. Saturday at 08:00 and Sunday at 06:00.The Role An established, independent food manufacturing business is looking for a reliable, accurate and detail-focused Laboratory Technician to join its busy Laboratory team in Tewkesbury. This position is being offered on a temp-to-perm basis, providing an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period. The role supports the safety, quality and compliance of raw milk and pasteurised dairy products. You will support the delivery of a high-quality laboratory service through routine sampling, microbiological testing, compositional testing and chemical testing within a fast-paced dairy manufacturing environment. If you take pride in accuracy, enjoy working to clear standards and want to be part of a team that genuinely cares about quality, food safety and doing things the right way, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.Key Responsibilities Carry out sampling and testing of raw milk and pasteurised dairy products Complete microbiological testing using aseptic techniques Carry out compositional and chemical testing, including butterfat content, freezing point ..... full job details .....