Direct Response Employment Services are working with a leading manufacturer in the recruitment of a Lab Technician to join the team on a permanent basis.The successful candidate will have experience working in a similar role, ideally in Food and Beverage industry however this is not essential as our client is happy to consider juniors who are keen to develop.Main tasks and responsibilities: * To be able to carry out all tests within both labs (Chemistry and Microbiology) * To be able to carry out environmental and plant hygiene swabs * To be able to complete when required taste panels, and management of reference samples * To work safely regarding personal safety and the safety of colleagues and others * To be able to work unsupervised but within an agreed work schedule * To be able to ensure that all stock is rotated correctly, conduct stock-takes and report to management any stock needs * To carry out housekeeping duties as per schedule and to dispose of waste in a safe and correct manner * To demonstrate competency in testing via internal and external monitoring procedures, and to conduct internal audits to given schedule * To be able to collate all out of spec’ results on the daily exception report and circulate to the designated list * To determine and act on non-complying results by communicating information and following up with re-sampling and re-testing * To use positive release systems for product ingredients and finished products * To respond to requests for product release by email/telephone * To prioritise the given work load, and to ensure lab KPIs are metThe Ideal Candidate: * Ideally lab experience or similar, however our client is open to consider juniors as long as you have the right attitude to learn the role. * Must be computer literate. * Ability to communicate with senior / management level. * Able to prioritise and work well under pressure.This is 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.Benefits: * Salary £29,984 * Company pension 6% employer contribution (Salary exchange) * 25 days holiday + Bank holidays * 4 x Death in Service * Long service recognition * Wellbeing initiatives – Free flu jabs, free eye tests, £90 contribution to prescription lenses, free legal and financial helpline and mental health support, virtual GPIf you would like to discuss this role in more detail then please get in touch today