Lab Technician Contract Length: 3 Months Initial Hourly Rate: £18.02 (day shifts), £20.57 (rotating shifts) Location: Purfleet Industry: Edible Oils & Fats Job Type: Full-time, ContractJoin a leading company in the edible oils and fats industry as a Lab Technician. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality and safety of products such as supermarket vegetable oils and margarines. Starting with day shifts, you will move to a rotating shift pattern, with competitive pay reflecting the demanding nature of the role. Day-to-day of the role: Analyse packed products like oils and margarines, ensuring they meet quality standards. Record analytical results accurately in the company's internal data systems. Identify and log any products that do not meet quality parameters. Receive, store, and manage product samples efficiently. Communicate findings and important information to shift managers. Pack and dispatch samples to internal company labs for further analysis. Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, with full training provided. Ensure accurate recording and maintenance of stock levels using an Excel-based system. Support ongoing product development and quality improvement initiatives across the site.Required Skills & Qualifications: Previous laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within the oils/fats sector. Familiarity with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is advantageous....