About the job
As a Laboratory Assistant at our Oakthorpe Dairy, the successful candidate will analyse and evaluate products and materials to check and ensure that quality and approved analysis standards are met. They will independently follow established processes providing day-to-day support necessary to ensure delivery of operational targets
Duties will also include:
1. Conducting tests to analyse products and materials.
2. Collecting samples across the site/registers them and sending them out for analysis.
3. Interpreting results of analyses and escalating non-conformance issues as required.
4. Creating action plans for non-conformances and follows it up according to procedures.
5. Communicating and reporting results to the relevant department.
6. Ensuring that instrumentation is functioning and calibrated and that verified methods are used
7. Ensuring laboratory stock is always available.
What you’ll need in order to be successful in the role
8. Ambition & drive
9. A strong sense of professional integrity and a passion for producing high quality work
10. An attention to detail to ensure all recording is 100% accurate
11. The ability to communicate effectively with external and internal teams
12. If you have manufacturing/ food manufacturing experience, that’s great. If not, we can coach you.
13. Good or advanced Microsoft Office experience
14. Previous experience of data analysis would be advantageous but not essential
15. Solid team player who is happy to contribute to the common success of the business.
16. Self-motivated and excellent communicator
Things We’d Love To Tell You About Arla
17. We are a farmer- owned cooperative. That means we are committed to partnering with farmers so they are guaranteed a fair price for their milk.
18. We experimented with bio powered trucks (google it- you won’t regret it), and built the world’s first ever 100% carbon neutral dairy. All as part of our ongoing commitment to combatting climate change.
19. We are the producer of Lurpak, one of the world’s most iconic butter brands.
20. We are a Danish business, operating across the UK, Europe, Asia, The Middle East, North America, South America and other regions across the globe.
Please apply using the link or reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at