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Function: Supply Chain – Cider Production
Location: Hereford
Salary: £31,264 per annum plus benefits listed below!
Contract: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Shift pattern: N/A
Closing Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Please note: We may close vacancies early where we receive a high number of applications, so don’t delay!
About The Role
We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Laboratory Technician to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge manufacturing processes in a fast-paced laboratory environment. The initial contract is for 6 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.
You’ll Be Tasked With
* Conducting routine and non-routine laboratory tests to support manufacturing operations
* Record, analyse, and report data with precision and accuracy
* Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
* Support production teams with sample preparation, testing, and troubleshooting
* Perform in-plant sampling and support operational teams with training and improvement projects
* Assist in documentation and continuous improvement initiatives
About The Team
Helping millions of consumers enjoy our beers and ciders is a real team effort. As a Supply Chain colleague, you’ll be part of the biggest function in HEINEKEN UK! From barley to bar, our Supply Chain produces high-quality beers and ciders, prioritising safety, sustainability and innovation to keep our operations running smoothly. You’ll be based in the Quality team, whose job is to ensure every single drop of our ciders and beers is packed with the consistent, tongue-tantalising taste that we all know and enjoy.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking an enthusiastic and robust individual who can constantly prioritise and re-prioritise tasks, keeping colleagues updated on their actions in a way which instils confidence and trust. As well as the above, the ideal candidate will have:
* Bachelor’s or Masters Degree in Chemistry, Biology or similar science qualifications.
* Prior experience working in Laboratories with a consolidated understanding of laboratory procedures & safety protocols.
* Experience of using GC (Gas Chromatography) and HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) techniques is highly desirable.
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Why join us?
We’re all about brewing the Joy of True Togetherness, and that starts with our people. We believe in bringing everyone together, making sure you feel supported, valued, and included from day one – because every one of our colleagues has a role to play in shaping the future of beer, cider, pubs and beyond.
Our Benefits
* Annual bonus
* Double-matched pension (up to 10%)
* 32 days’ holiday, plus three listed public holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day – if any of these fall on a weekend, you'll get the following weekday off instead)
* Life assurance (subject to policy terms)
* Critical illness insurance – comprehensive cover for you and your family
* Free ciders and beers (including low and zero alcohol options)
* Retail discounts
* Wellbeing support, including Mental health champions, free Counselling, access to Colleague Networks.
* Comprehensive opportunities to develop
* Option to join our Colleague Networks to connect, share and build inclusion
…and much more!
Please note: Rewards and benefits can vary from role to role. Some benefits are taxable and may be based on employee contributions. We’re happy to discuss further throughout the application process.
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply before the closing date listed above. You might not meet every single requirement for the roles listed above, and that’s okay – we all need the opportunity to develop and untap our full potential. If this advert’s piqued your interest, we’d encourage you to apply rather than ruling yourself out. We’re committed to finding great talent who can grow with us—no matter who you are or where you’re from.
If you need any adjustments made to support your application (for example, if you require information in different formats, or if you have any accessibility issues), we’re more than happy to review our processes – please feel free to get in touch with us as you apply today to discover Your Future, Untapped.
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