Job Description

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We have a great opportunity for a Process laboratory technician who would like to be part of a large team working for a multinational global brand.

Our client manufactures, distributes, sells and markets some of the world's strongest brands in non-alcoholic beverages. It is a leading Western European marketer, distributor, and producer of bottles and can non-alcoholic refreshment.

Job title: Process lab technician

Job type: Temporary - ongoing

Pay rate: 14.55/ hour & increased to 16.17/hour after 12 weeks

Location: Wakefield (WF2 0XR)

Working hours: 3 on 3 off ( rotating days & nights)

Shift timings: 6.30am - 6.30pm and 6.30pm - 6.30am (rotational)

Responsibilities:

• Performing quality checks include HPLC, Brix, tritrations
• Collection of samples and plating for micro.
• Record keeping
• Testing is to be carried out accurately and in a timely manner and within tolerances to help meet production targets.
• Escalate any anomalies to the team leader immediately.

• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned
• You will ensure all relevant Laboratory safety, Chemical Awareness, and Food Safety Procedures are followed
• Receiving bulk deliveries, reviewing paperwork, booking in and collecting intake samples.
• Lab stock checks
• You will ensure all relevant Quality and Health & Safety Procedures are followed

Skills & Essentials:

• Experience working in a laboratory
• Phys-chemical or micro background
• Microbiology sampling and testing/counting experience/qualification
• Must be able to work on their own initiative and as a part of the team
• Must be able to work well under pressure of a busy manufacturing environment
• GCSE Math's and English, or equivalent is required, as well as basic PC skills

Benefits:

• Access to Randstad 'Happi' benefits scheme which includes 100's of high street discounts, gym membership and much more!
• Employee Assistance Programme / Wellbeing Support
• Flexible shift patterns
• Paid breaks
• Free soft drinks and hot drinks on site
• Free parking
• Internal training and development
• Weekly pay
• Access to permanent vacancies

If this interests you, apply immediately with your updated CV and our team will contact you to discuss further.