Job DescriptionLaboratory Technician – Food Manufacturing
Bedford | £28,289 | Mon-Fri, rotating shifts (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm)Permanent | 37.5 hours per week
Are you a detail-oriented Lab Technician with a background in food or industrial manufacturing? We’re recruiting for a hands-on Laboratory Technician to join a well-established and growing manufacturer of gluten-free food products.
This role is based primarily at their Bedford site, with occasional travel to other UK sites. Comprehensive training is provided, along with excellent benefits including private healthcare, 6% matched pension, and 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
What you’ll be doing:
* Daily testing of raw materials and finished products against set standards
* Managing non-conforming products and supporting internal investigations
* Recording and updating results in the LIMS and stock control systems
* Generating Certificates of Analysis and managing product specifications
* Maintaining lab hygiene and equipment calibration
* Supporting quality and complaint investigations, and participating in site meetings
What we’re looking for:
? Previous experience in a lab role, ideally within food or manufacturing? Comfortable working in a fast-paced, compliance-focused environment? Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills? Confident with documentation and data entry
Perks & Benefits:
* Salary: £28,289
* Hours: 37.5 hrs/week, rotating shifts (6am–2pm & 2pm–10pm)
* Pension: 6% employer matched
* Private medical insurance (post-probation)
* Death in service (2x salary)
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
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