Birmingham Contract Duration: 9 months Pay Rate: £14.74/hour Hours: 36 hours/week, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm Plant Technician We are currently seeking a skilled Plant Technician to operate Pilot Plant equipment to make cocoa samples based on detailed instructions from the Team Scientists. As a Plant Technician, you'll play a vital role in producing high-quality samples for ground-breaking food projects Tasks will include: Roasting cocoa beans Making cocoa liquor as well as completing some administrative tasks Using relevant systems for generating, collecting and collating the key project data (processing data, analytical data, consumer science data). Skills desired: Ability to work unsupervised Attention to detail Ability to quickly learn new practical skills Practical mindset with the ability to quickly learn how to use new equipment. Keen attention to detail and self motivated. Experience using manufacturing equipment, ideally within a food manufacturing or catering environment. Good written and verbal communication skills. If you are interested and feel you have the relevant experience please click apply...